Starry Triggerfish
Abalistes stellatus
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 7–350 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This triggerfish swims high above muddy and sandy coastal bottoms and ranges from shallow water down to several hundred metres, deeper than most of its reef bound relatives. When threatened it wedges into a crevice and locks the first dorsal spine upright so nothing can pull it free.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Abalistes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219873.
FAQ
- How deep does the Starry Triggerfish live?
- The Starry Triggerfish (Abalistes stellatus) is typically found at 7–350 m.
- Is the Starry Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Starry Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Starry Triggerfish get?
- The Starry Triggerfish grows to about 60 cm.