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Aulostomus maculatus
Photo take at -45 ft in a Caribbean reef .Trumpetfish masters of camouflage can be a bit more than 1mt long. Named for its long, thin snout and body they often swims vertically with their snouts down, which helps them to blend in with surrounding sea fans.
Usually live near grassy or weedy areas or coral reefs at depths from 2 to 25 m. In the Western Atlantic, they can be found in the tropics from southern Florida to northern South America and are also seen in Bermuda, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.
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Thanks Donna i really fill very bless never get tire of this reef, no many divers go to this reef they found it to far from town but i have it just 10 min boat ride. Also is National Park so is protected and that is one of the reasons is healthy. Is probably one of the reefs whit most life diversity in the state.
There is an amazing diversity of species in your photos of the Trumpetfish. It does look like a very healthy ecosystem. You are so fortunate to be able to explore it.
Thanks Donna! is one of my favorite dive site, one of the most healthy reefs
I have seen, coral is in grate shape and is full of life is shallow a perfect dive.
Great photo. It looks like an incredible dive site.