Aulostomus strigosus Wheeler, 1955
Atlantic cornetfish
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Aulostomidae (Trumpetfishes)
Max. size:  75 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 25 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde (including other islands) and from the tropical West African coast.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Coastal species (Ref. 27000). Occurs over rocky bottoms in shallow inshore waters. Feeds mainly on small fishes (Ref. 6554).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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