Redtail Triggerfish
Xanthichthys mento
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 6–130 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A planktonpicking triggerfish of seaward reefs and oceanic islands, the redtail triggerfish gathers in schools above drop offs to feed in open water. It can lock itself into a crevice with the stout spine on its back, ranging down to about one hundred and thirty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Xanthichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276247.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redtail Triggerfish live?
- The Redtail Triggerfish (Xanthichthys mento) is typically found at 6–130 m.
- Is the Redtail Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Redtail Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redtail Triggerfish get?
- The Redtail Triggerfish grows to about 30 cm.