Rough Triggerfish
Canthidermis maculata
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 1–110 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The rough triggerfish lives near the surface throughout life, often shadowing drifting objects in coastal and offshore water, and sometimes hangs over deep rocky slopes. It feeds on zooplankton, schools in large numbers, and reaches about 50 centimetres, though it has been linked to ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Canthidermis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127398.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rough Triggerfish live?
- The Rough Triggerfish (Canthidermis maculata) is typically found at 1–110 m.
- Is the Rough Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rough Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rough Triggerfish get?
- The Rough Triggerfish grows to about 50 cm.