Masked Triggerfish
Sufflamen fraenatum
- Group: Triggerfish
- Typical depth: 8–186 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Over sand and rubble patches of coastal and seaward reefs, this triggerfish hunts a broad menu of sea urchins, molluscs, fishes, worms and algae. It lives alone, often in silty habitats and lagoons. It can lock itself into a crevice by raising the stout spine on its back.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Balistidae › Sufflamen
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276852.
FAQ
- How deep does the Masked Triggerfish live?
- The Masked Triggerfish (Sufflamen fraenatum) is typically found at 8–186 m.
- Is the Masked Triggerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Masked Triggerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Masked Triggerfish get?
- The Masked Triggerfish grows to about 38 cm.