Trumpetfish

Design

The trumpetfish is a sneaky predator. It will sometimes swim slowly and sneak up on its prey, or it may act like a floating stick. This predatory technique likely became part of the trumpetfish’s instinct after the Fall when animals began to eat other animals.

Features

• This fish is extremely long and slender.
• It also has a long, tube-like snout into which it sucks its prey.
• The trumpetfish’s color varies from dark brown to green.

Fun Facts

• The trumpetfish can change colors. This ability is used as camouflage and can help it find a mate.
• The male trumpetfish carries the fertilized eggs until they are ready to hatch.
• There are three species of trumpetfishes worldwide.