Halfmoon Triggerfish
Sufflamen chrysopterum
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 0 to 80 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A triggerfish of coastal and outer reefs, from silty lagoons to clear outer walls, it holds a territory and feeds on a wide range of invertebrates. Monogamous pairs share the ground, and it grows to about thirty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Sufflamen
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276851.
FAQ
- How deep does the Halfmoon Triggerfish live?
- The Halfmoon Triggerfish (Sufflamen chrysopterum) is typically found at 0 to 80 m.
- Is the Halfmoon Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Halfmoon Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Halfmoon Triggerfish get?
- The Halfmoon Triggerfish grows to about 30 cm.