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Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish

Aulostomus strigosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Syngnathiformes ›Family: Aulostomidae ›Genus: Aulostomus

About

The Atlantic trumpetfish, Aulostomus strigosus (or incorrectly Atlantic coronetfish) is a species of trumpetfish in the family Aulostomidae. It is a tropical marine fish found in shallow coastal waters in the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Mauritania to Namibia. Like other trumpetfish, they eat mainly small fish and often shadow other piscivores while hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish?
The scientific name of Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish is Aulostomus strigosus.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish?
The Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belong to?
Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belong to?
Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belong to?
Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belong to?
Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belongs to the order Syngnathiformes.
What family does Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belong to?
Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belongs to the family Aulostomidae.
What genus does Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belong to?
Eastern Atlantic Trumpetfish belongs to the genus Aulostomus.