Boomerang Triggerfish
Sufflamen bursa
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 0–120 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A reef triggerfish marked with a curved boomerang stripe, the boomerang triggerfish forages clear inner and outer reefs from algae flats to deep drop offs. It crunches crabs, snails, urchins and worms, and rounds out the meal with algae and detritus.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Sufflamen
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219894.
FAQ
- How deep does the Boomerang Triggerfish live?
- The Boomerang Triggerfish (Sufflamen bursa) is typically found at 0–120 m.
- Is the Boomerang Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Boomerang Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Boomerang Triggerfish get?
- The Boomerang Triggerfish grows to about 25 cm.