Triggerfish - Wikipedia As a protection against predators, triggerfish can erect the first two dorsal spines: the first (anterior) spine is locked in place by erection of the short second spine, and can be unlocked only by depressing the second, "trigger" spine, hence the family name "triggerfish"
Are Triggerfish Good to Eat? Here’s What You Should Know Triggerfish are a unique group of fish that consist of 40 different species, with the grey triggerfish being the most common in North America They get their name from their dorsal fins, which are locked in place unless you press a secondary “trigger” spine that is behind the fin
Triggerfish: The Grumpiest Fish in the Ocean - Ocean Info Triggerfish are the vibrant jewels of coral reefs, boasting dazzling colors, and intricate patterns Forming part of the Balistidae family, the approximate 40 species of triggerfish have unique mating habits, impressive adaptability, and an anger problem that can be triggered at any moment
Triggerfish Fish Facts - A-Z Animals Discover the fascinating Triggerfish — vibrant reef fish with powerful jaws, striking colors, and a reputation for fierce parental defense
Triggerfish | Marine, Reef, Predators | Britannica Triggerfish, any of about 30 species of shallow-water marine fishes of the family Balistidae, found worldwide in tropical seas Triggerfishes are rather deep-bodied, usually colourful fishes with large scales, small mouths, and high-set eyes
Triggerfish | National Geographic Did you know a triggerfish can rotate each of its eyeballs independently? Learn more about this fascinating reef fish
Triggerfish - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and . . . While there are approximately 40 different species of triggerfish, most live in the same types of habitats They prefer to live in shallow waters close to the coast, particularly along coral reefs
Titan triggerfish - Wikipedia The titan triggerfish, giant triggerfish or moustache triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) is a large species of triggerfish found in lagoons and at reefs to depths of 50 m (160 ft) in most of the Indo-Pacific, though it is absent from Hawaii With a length of up to 75 centimetres (30 in), [2] it is the largest species of triggerfish in its range (the stone triggerfish, Pseudobalistes
Tenacious Triggerfish: The Territorial Reef Residents Triggerfish are preyed upon by large groupers, jacks, tunas, and sharks The larger, more aggressive triggerfish may use their size to their advantage and take on large groupers to defend themselves Triggerfish are unique in their appearance and get their name from the dorsal spines on top