Aulostomidae
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Elongate, unusual fishes that skulk in the shadows of other, larger species, waiting for the opportunity to attack. They also hang in vertical poses, head down, often near corals, ready to pounce.
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Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: Trumpetfishes
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 1 | 0 |
| Species | 3 | 0 |
Captive care: Too large for most home aquaria.
Feeding: Carnivores.
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Reference: Reef Fishes Volume 1
Facts about AulostomidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Marine Fishes + |
| Common name | Trumpetfishes + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | Atlantic Ocean +, and Indo-Pacific + |
| Reference | Reef Fishes Volume 1 + |