Indian triggerfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits coral-rich seaward reef slopes . Occurs singly . Digs holes below coral bases for shelter . Feeds on sponges, algae, crustaceans and small invertebrates . Caught with artisanal gear . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30 - 35; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 27 - 30. Narrow white margin round caudal fin; live specimens bluish or violet . : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian triggerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical East Africa eastward to western Thailand and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
sponges, algae, crustaceans and small invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Indian triggerfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 110 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Indian triggerfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black triggerfish · Black-finned Triggerfish · Indian Black Triggerfish · Indian triggerfish · Leubiem |
| 🌍AFR | Indiese snellervis |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Gerboban · Himarah al bahar al hindiah |
| 🏳️Catalan | Ballesta negra índia |
| 🌍CES | ostenec indický |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Indisk aftrækkerfisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Indischer Drückerfisch |
| 🌍DIV | Kalhu rondu |
| 🌍EST | India ogaturi |
| 🇫🇷French | Baliste indien · Baliste à nageoires noires |
| 🌍GLG | Peixe porco negro indio |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce balestra indiano |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Indo-yo-mongara |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Porco cangulo |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Индийский мелихт |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Ballesta Negra Indica |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Indian triggerfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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