Species profile
Pacific Trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
Identify Pacific Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app.
At a glance
Pacific Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
Confirmed by 1,162 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in Hawaii.
Notable details
- Can reach about 80 cm (31 inches) in length.
- Hunts by 'shadowing' — drifting directly behind larger fish to approach prey unseen.
- Can shift color rapidly from bright yellow to dark brown for camouflage.
- Vacuums small fish and shrimp into its tube-like mouth in a fraction of a second.
- Occurs throughout the Indo-Pacific, including Hawaiian and Japanese waters.
Where Pacific Trumpetfish are seen
Background
The Chinese trumpetfish, Aulostomus chinensis, is a demersal marine fish belonging to the family Aulostomidae.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Pacific Trumpetfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
Other bony fish on CatchRules
Frequently asked questions
What is Pacific Trumpetfish?
Pacific Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
What is the scientific name for Pacific Trumpetfish?
Pacific Trumpetfish is Aulostomus chinensis.
Are there fishing rules for Pacific Trumpetfish?
Pacific Trumpetfish does not currently have published fishing rules in CatchRules' curated jurisdictions. Identification, range, and habitat are still tracked above.
How can I identify Pacific Trumpetfish?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Pacific Trumpetfish along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.