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SATCHMO TRUMPETFISH ( AULOSTOMUS MACULATUS ) |
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Family Aulostomidae |
Color/s Adept at color change. Most common phase is brown to reddish brown, but can be blue-gray, bright yellow, and many shades inbetween. Has pale lines and scattered small black spots. |
Depth 15 - 80 ft 5 - 25 m
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Size 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 ft 50 - 100 cm |
Behavior Inhabit coral reefes. Position their bodies to blend with the background including corals or other fish. Will often drift with the current in a vertical position with the head down. Usually will remain in camouflage when divers approach and will move away once they feel they have been detected. |
Food Source Small fishes and crustaceas |
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Some other pictures of Satchmo
