Blackbelly Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus verrucosus
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 20 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The blackbelly triggerfish patrols subtidal reef flats and sheltered lagoons, favouring rubble and algae bottoms. A shy fish, it swims off or dives into a hole when approached, and it lays eggs on the bottom in shallow water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Rhinecanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219888.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackbelly Triggerfish live?
- The Blackbelly Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus verrucosus) is typically found at 1 to 20 m.
- Is the Blackbelly Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackbelly Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackbelly Triggerfish get?
- The Blackbelly Triggerfish grows to about 23 cm.