Trumpetfish 
Trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
Family, Genus, Class & Etymology
| Family | Aulopidae |
| Description | Aulopus |
| Environment | Marine |
| Etymology | Derived from Greek, aulos, -ou = flute |
| Genus | 4 |
| No. of Species | 12 |
| Order | Aulopiformes |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Reproductive Guild | Nonguarders |
| Distribution | Tropical and subtropical seas; Atlantic (including the Mediterranean) and Pacific). Slender. Caudal peduncle with fulcral scales. Origin of dorsal fin in anterior third of body; dorsal rays 14-22. Anal fin with 9-13 rays. Pelvic fin with 9 rays; thoracic. Pectoral fin with 11-14 rays; lateral. Scales cycloid or ctenoid, found in both head and body. Supramaxillae 2. Orbitosphenoid present. Vertebrae 36-53 |
Location Habitat
Trumpet fish can be seen slowly cruising the reef looking for unaware prey. The unsuspecting prey is vacuumed up into the mouth tube as the jaws open suddenly.