Gilded Triggerfish
Xanthichthys auromarginatus
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 8–150 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Males of this triggerfish carry a gold rimmed cheek patch, hence the name gilded. It gathers in loose groups a few metres above current swept reef drop offs between about 8 and 150 metres, picking copepods and other zooplankton from the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Xanthichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219897.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gilded Triggerfish live?
- The Gilded Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus) is typically found at 8–150 m.
- Is the Gilded Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Gilded Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gilded Triggerfish get?
- The Gilded Triggerfish grows to about 30 cm.