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Blackbelly Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus verrucosus
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus assasi
- Max size
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- Max depth
- 30 m
- Found in
- 25 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackyellowgreenbluepurple
- Body shape
- Compressed
- Pattern
- Vertical markings, Horizontal markings, Oblique markings
Rhinecanthus assasi is a species of fish in the family Balistidae, the triggerfishes. It occurs in the western Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.
Description
The fish reaches up to 30 centimeters long. It is tan above and white below with blue stripes between and below the eyes. Its base color ranges from cream-white to greenish yellow to lavender, their pattern make it an interesting fish to watch. Especially the black an blue vertical stripes running through the orange eyes make it stand out.
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.
Habitat
It is a fish of coral reefs. Its diet includes invertebrates. Inhabits shallow sandy and rubble areas of coral reefs. Juveniles are commonly found on reef flats. Feeds on benthic invertebrates.
Similar species
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Blue Triggerfish
Pseudobalistes fuscus
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Clown Triggerfish
Balistoides conspicillum
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Clown Triggerfish (juvenile)
Balistoides conspicillum
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Flagtail Triggerfish (juvenile)
Sufflamen chrysopterum
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Grey Triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
Questions
Is Arabian Picasso Triggerfish dangerous?
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Arabian Picasso Triggerfish?
How deep does Arabian Picasso Triggerfish live?
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.
