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SPECIE NAME:Odonus niger
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Red-toothed Triggerfish
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa eastward to northern Australia, Line, Marquesas and Society Islands; north to southern Japan.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated; found on seaward coral reefs, reef channels and slopes exposed to strong currents, at 5–110 m depth.
SIZE: Common length: 30 cm TL; maximum reported length: 50 cm TL (male/unsexed). Reliable maximum weight is not reported.
DIET: Mainly planktivorous; feeds especially on zooplankton, but also consumes sponges and small benthic organisms.
FACT: Its teeth are distinctly red, giving it its common name. It can form large schools while feeding on plankton. Females tend the eggs while both parents guard them.
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Red-toothed Triggerfish
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa eastward to northern Australia, Line, Marquesas and Society Islands; north to southern Japan.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated; found on seaward coral reefs, reef channels and slopes exposed to strong currents, at 5–110 m depth.
SIZE: Common length: 30 cm TL; maximum reported length: 50 cm TL (male/unsexed). Reliable maximum weight is not reported.
DIET: Mainly planktivorous; feeds especially on zooplankton, but also consumes sponges and small benthic organisms.
FACT: Its teeth are distinctly red, giving it its common name. It can form large schools while feeding on plankton. Females tend the eggs while both parents guard them.
SPECIE NAME:Rhinecanthus aculeatus
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: White-banded Triggerfish
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific: East Africa eastward through northern Australia to Hawaii, Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands; north to southern Japan.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated; usually found on subtidal reef flats and shallow protected lagoons, down to about 50 m.
SIZE: Common length: 15 cm TL; maximum reported length: 30 cm TL. Reliable maximum weight is not reported.
DIET: Omnivorous/generalist; feeds on algae and detritus as well as mollusks, crustaceans, worms, sea urchins and small animals.
FACT: This territorial triggerfish can sleep on its side and produces a whirring sound when alarmed. Females are territorial and independently guard their eggs.
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: White-banded Triggerfish
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific: East Africa eastward through northern Australia to Hawaii, Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands; north to southern Japan.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated; usually found on subtidal reef flats and shallow protected lagoons, down to about 50 m.
SIZE: Common length: 15 cm TL; maximum reported length: 30 cm TL. Reliable maximum weight is not reported.
DIET: Omnivorous/generalist; feeds on algae and detritus as well as mollusks, crustaceans, worms, sea urchins and small animals.
FACT: This territorial triggerfish can sleep on its side and produces a whirring sound when alarmed. Females are territorial and independently guard their eggs.
SPECIE NAME:Balistoides conspicillum
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Clown Triggerfish
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific: East Africa eastward through northern Australia to Samoa; north to southern Japan.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated and occasionally brackish; clear coastal and outer reefs, especially steep reef drop-offs, at 1–75 m depth.
SIZE: Common size is around 30 cm TL; maximum reported length 50 cm TL (male/unsexed). Reliable maximum weight is not reported.
DIET: Carnivorous; mainly feeds on benthic invertebrates such as sea urchins, crabs, crustaceans, mollusks and tunicates.
FACT: Its striking body pattern has large white spots on the belly and black spots over yellow on the back. Adults are usually solitary and may retreat into caves when approached. Juveniles are secretive and live in small caves.
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Clown Triggerfish
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific: East Africa eastward through northern Australia to Samoa; north to southern Japan.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated and occasionally brackish; clear coastal and outer reefs, especially steep reef drop-offs, at 1–75 m depth.
SIZE: Common size is around 30 cm TL; maximum reported length 50 cm TL (male/unsexed). Reliable maximum weight is not reported.
DIET: Carnivorous; mainly feeds on benthic invertebrates such as sea urchins, crabs, crustaceans, mollusks and tunicates.
FACT: Its striking body pattern has large white spots on the belly and black spots over yellow on the back. Adults are usually solitary and may retreat into caves when approached. Juveniles are secretive and live in small caves.