Yellowmargin Triggerfish
Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 2–80 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large triggerfish of coastal and inner reefs, the yellowmargin triggerfish bites the tips off coral branches and works silty lagoon floors. Males guard nests on sand flats next to reefs, and adults are usually solitary. Its flesh can carry ciguatera poison.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Pseudobalistes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219884.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowmargin Triggerfish live?
- The Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) is typically found at 2–80 m.
- Is the Yellowmargin Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowmargin Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowmargin Triggerfish get?
- The Yellowmargin Triggerfish grows to about 60 cm.