Orange-Lined Triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Looped with orange lines across a dark green body, this triggerfish defends a territory on coral rich lagoon and seaward reefs and crunches through algae, urchins, mollusks, sponges and small fish. It lays its eggs in a single cluster scooped into sand or rubble, and its strong jaws can inflict a bite.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Balistapus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219874.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange-Lined Triggerfish live?
- The Orange-Lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Orange-Lined Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Orange-Lined Triggerfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Orange-Lined Triggerfish get?
- The Orange-Lined Triggerfish grows to about 30 cm.