Finescale Triggerfish
Balistes polylepis
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 3 to 60 m
- Max size: 76 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A sturdy triggerfish of rocky reefs and sandy slopes, it flips sea urchins to attack their soft undersides and crushes crabs and shellfish with strong teeth. It can wedge itself into a crevice by raising a stout dorsal spine, the trigger that gives the family its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Balistes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275234.
FAQ
- How deep does the Finescale Triggerfish live?
- The Finescale Triggerfish (Balistes polylepis) is typically found at 3 to 60 m.
- Is the Finescale Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Finescale Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Finescale Triggerfish get?
- The Finescale Triggerfish grows to about 76 cm.