Blue Triggerfish
Pseudobalistes fuscus
Max Size
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Max Depth
50 m
Description
Description
Pseudobalistes fuscus can reach a length of 55 centimetres in males. The body is mainly brown, but fins have yellow margins. Juveniles are yellowish brown with a network of brilliant bluish wavy lines. With growth these lines become interconnected. This fish is known for its aggressiveness and many divers choose to stay away from them, as they bite often.
Distribution
This species is widespread in the Tropical Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea to South Africa, Society Islands, southern Japan, Australia and New Caledonia.
Habitat
Yellow-spotted triggerfish is a reef-associated species. It prefers coastal waters, shallow lagoons and seaward reefs, at 30–50 metres of depth. This triggerfish, like most other triggerfish, eats shellfish, small crustaceans, and other bottom-dwelling invertebrae.
Where to Find
Colors
Edible
See in SeabookHabitat and Environment
Coral reef
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Poisonous
See in SeabookSocial Behaviour
Solitary
Danger to human
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Triggerfish dangerous?
Blue Triggerfish is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Blue Triggerfish?
Blue Triggerfish can be found in: Egypt East, Laccadive Islands, Mariana Islands, Australia West, Saudi Arabia West, Malaysia East, Taiwan, Marshall Islands, Malaysia West, Komodo Island, Somalia East, Vanuatu, Sudan, Brunei, China, Myanmar, Eritrea, Australia, Hong Kong, Kenya, India, Israel, Japan South, India West, Thailand East, Thailand West, Israel South, Somalia North, Australia East, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam, Seychelles, Cambodia, Indo-Pacific, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, Polynesia, Singapore, Tanzania, Malaysia, South Africa, Red Sea, Japan, Indonesia, Chagos Islands, Mozambique, Jordan, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Micronesia, Egypt, Tonga and Samoa, Yemen, Mascarene Islands, Madagascar, Djibouti, Comoros, Fiji, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Somalia.
How deep does Blue Triggerfish live?
Blue Triggerfish can be found at depths of up to 50 meters.