Trumpettikala

Occurs in three basic color phases: uniformly brown to green, mottled brown to green, or uniformly yellow. First dorsal fin consists of a series of isolated spines, followed by a second dorsal fin consisting of rays. The second dorsal fin is shaped like the anal fin and is found directly above it. A black maxillary stripe usually present, but may be reduced; dorsal and anal fins light, but with a dark basal bar; caudal fin usually with two round black spots; a black spot at the base of each pelvic fin (Ref. 9825).

Oviparous, gonochorous, with pelagic eggs (Ref. 101194).

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 27; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 26 - 29

Occur solitarily in reef habitats, including inshore shallows and outer reefs to depths of over 100 m (Ref. 54301). Found in clear, shallow water (Ref. 9275), in rocky and coral areas of protected and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602, 58534, 58652). Feed on small fishes and shrimps (Ref. 9275). Piscivore (Ref. 57615). Slow-moving fish relying partly on stealth and camouflage to sneak up on unsuspecting prey (Ref. 54301). Often seen in the coelacanth caves in depths of 178-243 m. Adults feed on small fish but occasionally videotaped picking blobs of unidentified white plankton from swarms attracted to the mouth of the caves by the lights of the submersible (Ref. 58472).

Found in clear, shallow water (Ref. 9275), in rocky and coral areas of protected and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602, 58302, 58534, 58652). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on small fishes and shrimps (Ref. 9275). A slow-moving fish relying partly on stealth and camouflage to sneak up on unsuspecting prey. Often darts down vertically on its prey. Usually solitary (Ref. 48635).

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