Chinese trumpetfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Aulostomus chinensis

Biology:

Found in clear, shallow water , in rocky and coral areas of protected and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602 , 58302 , 58534 , 58652 ). Benthopelagic . Feeds on small fishes and shrimps . A slow-moving fish relying partly on stealth and camouflage to sneak up on unsuspecting prey. Often darts down vertically on its prey. Usually solitary .

IUCN Red List Status:

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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CC-BY-NC-ND

Author:

Ross Robertson

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http://eol.org/data_objects/2761956

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CC-BY-NC-ND

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http://eol.org/data_objects/24180649

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CC-BY-NC

Author:

Randall, John E.

Source:

http://www.fishbase.org/Photos/PicturesSummary.php?StartRow=5&ID=1309&what=species&TotRec=10

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-27; Anal spines : 0; Anal soft rays : 26 - 29. Occurs in three basic color phases: uniformly brown to green, mottled brown to green, or uniformly yellow. First dorsal fin consists of a series of isolated spines, followed by a second dorsal fin consisting of rays. The second dorsal fin is shaped like the anal fin and is found directly above it. A black maxillary stripe usually present, but may be reduced; dorsal and anal fins light, but with a dark basal bar; caudal fin usually with two round black spots; a black spot at the base of each pelvic fin .

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 80.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; common length : 60.0 cm TL male/unsexed;