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Aulostomus strigosus Wheeler, 1955 Atlantic cornetfish |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||