Tubesnout

Aulorhynchus flavidus

Photo by: Kerry Werry (copyright 1996-2002 K. Werry)

In-depth Information Regarding this Species

U.S. Range in the Pacific Ocean	Alaska to Baja (Eschmeyer and Herald 1983)
Habitat	Kelp, eelgrass, rocky areas (Eschmeyer and Herald 1983)
Substrate	Sand (Eschmeyer and Herald and Herald 1983)
Depth range (meters)	Near surface to 30 (Eschmeyer and Herald 1983)
Behavior	School (Eschmeyer and Herald 1983)
Average Maximum Overall Length (cm)	18 (Eschmeyer and Herald 1983)
Spawning Behavior	Nest built in kelp and male guards the nest (Eschmeyer and Herald 1983)
Adult Food Preference	Small pelagic organisms (Eschmeyer and Herald 1983)
Ornamental Market	"An interesting aquarium pet" (Eschmeyer and Herald 1983)

Recent Wild Harvest Data for Oregon
Data from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Year	Total Catch (Pounds)	Ex-vessel Value ( U.S. Dollars)
1989	N/A	N/A
1990	N/A	N/A
1991	N/A	N/A
1992	N/A	N/A
1993	N/A	N/A
1994	N/A	N/A
1995	N/A	N/A
1996	N/A	N/A
1997	N/A	N/A
1998	N/A	N/A

© 2003 Stephen Sempier