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The species is a common prey of the trumpetfish.

From DOGO News • Sep. 7, 2023

The final experiment involved attaching the fake trumpetfish to the side of the phony parrotfish and moving the pair together.

From DOGO News • Sep. 7, 2023

When the trumpetfish model was pulled along the wire, the nearby damselfish swam up to inspect it but then quickly fled, clearly perceiving it as a threat.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2023

A few yards away, a long-nosed trumpetfish stood on its tail over a patch of bone-white sand.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2015

A spotted eagle ray drifted under the boat and I snorkeled with trumpetfish.

From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2013