Striped Triggerfish
Xanthichthys lineopunctatus
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rarely seen triggerfish of offshore reefs that often hovers well above the bottom rather than hugging it. It scatters small pelagic eggs and is sometimes caught in drive in nets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Xanthichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219896.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Triggerfish live?
- The Striped Triggerfish (Xanthichthys lineopunctatus) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Striped Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Triggerfish get?
- The Striped Triggerfish grows to about 30 cm.