Scientific name:
Aulostomus maculatus
Distinctive features:
Long, thin body.
1. Trumpet-like mouth.
Size:
1 1/2 - 2 1/2 ft. max. 3 ft.
Adept at color change. Most common phase is brown to reddish brown; can be blue-gray, bright yellow or many shades between. Have pale lines, scattered small black spots, and a black streak on upper jaw.