The trumpetfish is a long, thin ambush predator that hangs vertically among the corals.
How to recognize it
A very long, pencil-thin fish that hovers head-down, blending in with sea fans and gorgonians.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Rosa vieja, Bajo humedo, Bajo alicia, Canal del ingles, Transilvania, Socorro, Bajo de los pargos, Fondo loco. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
Dive with respect
We practice good buoyancy and never touch or chase marine life. Watching an animal behave naturally is the whole point, and it keeps the reef of Isla Fuerte alive for the next diver.
