Aulostomus maculatus
| West Atlantic trumpetfish | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Aulostomidae |
| Genus: | Aulostomus |
| Species: | A. maculatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Aulostomus maculatus Valenciennes, 1841 | |
| Synonyms | |
Aulostomus maculatus, the West Atlantic trumpetfish, is a long-bodied fish with an upturned mouth. It often swims vertically while trying to blend with vertical coral, such as sea rods, sea pens, and pipe sponges.