![]() ![]() They are found in lagoons and outer reefs in 10-150' (3-50 meters). The females are known to attack divers - as we found out in (up to 30" or 76cm) is a solitary, highly aggressive fish when protecting a nesting The Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens Photo right: Chagos Archipelago, central Indian Ocean, by Amanda Hacking) Photo left: Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, by Chris Hacking. The frequently seen Titan Trigger Fish (Balistoides viridescens) is a particularly aggressive bodyguard during the mating season. Usually in caves below 65' (20 meters) but this one was photographed in about Ranging from East Africa to SamoaĪnd from Southern Japan to Australia, Clown Triggerfish are solitary and mayīe found in coral-rich areas as deep as 250' (75 meters). To determine whether or not they are red, nor do I want to be that close!įrom juvenile (left) to adult (right) the Clown Triggerfish Balistoides conspicullum loses its yellow saddle and changes its backĬolor to pale green with black spots. These fish below 50' (15 m) on our dives in Moorea. The Redtooth Triggerfish Odonus niger has a pale blue head andĭarker body, with a very distinctive long tail with two lobes. They feed onĬoral, algae, worms crabs, urchins and other fish. Undulatus (up to 12" or 30cm) at deeper depths while scuba diving on the outer reefs. We often saw the Orange Lined Triggerfish Balistapus They are found in shallow sandy orĬoral rubble habitat, down to 13' (4 meters) deep. Ready to dash into its sandy or rocky den. Light to medium bottom fishing equipment with 20 to 50 pound test line is sufficient for triggerfish which average 2 to 4 pounds. Because triggerfish have a hard, bony mouth, it is very important to use a small, very sharp hook. The Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus aculeatus tends to hang out near the sandy bottom, Triggerfish are notorious bait stealers and often frustrate anglers targeting larger snapper and grouper. Orange-Lined Triggerfish (below right) are very common in French Polynesia. The Picasso Triggerfish (below left) and the Into coral or rock crevasses where they extend their dorsal fins with a trigger With the pan still hot over a high medium heat, heat the. ![]() This will season your pan and help the fish not to stick. Carefully wipe the pan with a few dry paper towels, making sure to completely grease up the pan. Allow the oil to get very hot but not smoking. They make noises by striking their teeth together when battling, and areĪggressive when defending their territory. In a large oven-safe skillet pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl it around the pan. They also attack and eat sick or dying fish. Live in areas of currents or towards the open sea where they can feed uponĬrustaceans, urchins, and coral. There are about 30 species of triggerfish in the world.
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