Outrigger Triggerfish
Xanthichthys caeruleolineatus
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 15–200 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This triggerfish keeps to deep seaward reefs, recorded down to about 200 metres, where it picks zooplankton from the water rather than crushing hard prey. Males and females differ in appearance, and it grows to about 35 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Xanthichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219898.
FAQ
- How deep does the Outrigger Triggerfish live?
- The Outrigger Triggerfish (Xanthichthys caeruleolineatus) is typically found at 15–200 m.
- Is the Outrigger Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Outrigger Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Outrigger Triggerfish get?
- The Outrigger Triggerfish grows to about 35 cm.