| Family: |
Balistidae (Triggerfishes) |
| Max. size: |
28 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean:Australia (Queensland) to the Pitcairn Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Caudal fin with black crescent. |
| Biology: |
A rare species that lives in outer reef areas. Feeds on fishes, benthic invertebrates, algae and organic matter (Ref. 89972). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2022 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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