Western Atlantic Trumpetfish
NameWestern Atlantic Trumpetfish
Scientific NameAulostomus maculatus
Common NamesTrumpetfish, Atlantic Trumpetfish, Spotted Trumpetfish
FamilyAulostomidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)35
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Tangs, Triggerfish (less aggressive types), Groupers (larger species), Moray Eels (larger species)
Description
The Western Atlantic Trumpetfish is a long, slender marine fish known for its distinctive elongated snout and trumpet-like mouth. It is an ambush predator that often camouflages itself among corals or hovers vertically to blend in with sea whips, preying on small fish and crustaceans.
