Yellowmargin Triggerfish
Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus
Max Size
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Max Depth
80 m
Description
Description
These triggerfish can grow to a maximum length of 60 cm (24 in). Body is blotchy pinkish to greyish with a yellowish-pink snout, darkish stripes behind the eye, and yellow fin margins. Adults have a deep groove before the eyes and 5-6 rows of spiny scales on the tail base. Juveniles are more yellowish with black spots on the rear of the head and body, and saddle-like markings on the back.
Juvenile fish become adults and some change their shape and colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. They are marketed either fresh or dried for food, but are potentially dangerous in some areas due to ciguatera poisoning.
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa and east through Indonesia to the Tuamoto Islands, north to southern Japan.
Habitat
It can be found at water depths from 2–50 m (6.6–164.0 ft). The yellowmargin triggerfish is oviparous, spawning in pairs. The female fish guard their nests aggressively. When not mating, the fish are solitary or may remain in pairs.
Where to Find
Colors
Poisonous
See in SeabookHabitat and Environment
Coral reef
Mud and Sand
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Social Behaviour
Couple
Solitary
Edible
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yellowmargin Triggerfish dangerous?
Yellowmargin Triggerfish is classified as: Risk of ciguatera poisoning. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Yellowmargin Triggerfish?
Yellowmargin Triggerfish can be found in: Egypt East, Laccadive Islands, Mariana Islands, Australia West, Saudi Arabia West, Malaysia East, Taiwan, Australia North, Marshall Islands, Malaysia West, Somalia East, Vanuatu, Sudan, Brunei, China, Myanmar, Eritrea, Australia, Hong Kong, Kenya, India, Israel, Japan South, India East, India West, Thailand East, Thailand West, Israel South, Oman, Oman East, Australia East, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam, Seychelles, Cambodia, Indo-Pacific, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, Bangladesh, Polynesia, Singapore, Tanzania, Malaysia, South Africa, Japan, Indonesia, Chagos Islands, Mozambique, Jordan, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Micronesia, Egypt, Tonga and Samoa, Yemen, Mascarene Islands, Madagascar, Kiribati, Pakistan, Djibouti, Comoros, Fiji, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Somalia.
How deep does Yellowmargin Triggerfish live?
Yellowmargin Triggerfish can be found at depths of up to 80 meters.