| Balistidae (Triggerfishes) |
| 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 5 - 40 m, non-migratory |
| Indo-Pacific: Red Sea south to Durban, South Africa (Ref. 4420) and east to the Marquesas and Society islands, north to southern Japan, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef in Australia and New Caledonia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33-36; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 28-31. Description: Characterized by dark blue to purplish blue overall color with pale blue margins; teeth red; strongly elevated anteriorly, second dorsal and anal fins; front of eye with deep groove; slightly convex dorsal profile of head, ventral profile strongly convex; upturned mouth, protruding chin; prolonged two upper teeth, visible when mouth is closed; around seven longitudinal rows of small spines on posterior half of body; lunate caudal fin, prolonged lobes in large adult (Ref. 90102). |
| Inhabits reef channels or along slopes that are subject to strong currents (Ref. 48637). Occur in current-swept seaward coral reefs. Usually form aggregations and feed on zooplankton as well as sponges (Ref. 9770). Juveniles associated with isolated patches of rubble or crevices with proper-sized shelter holes (Ref. 1602). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form large schools to feed on zooplankton (Ref. 48637). Also taken by drive-in nets (Ref. 9770). Marketed fresh or dried-salted. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874. Popular aquarium fish (Ref. 37816). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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