Fish Database - Species Details

Titan Triggerfish

Balistoides viridescens

Titan Triggerfish

Description

Very distinctive pattern on the body with yellow background and dark blue scales

Length

75cm

Distribution

Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Arabian Sea

Habitat

Open sandy areas with coral patches

Behaviour

When guarding it's nest the fish can be quite ferocious, attacking immediately giving a severe bite

Depth


Min5m
Max35m

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