Blackbelly triggerfish
📖 Overview
Inhabit subtidal reef flats and protected lagoons, Ref. 48637. Found mainly in rubble-algal habitat and usually in loose aggregations. Sometimes solitary . Shy species, usually swimming away or when small, diving into holes . Oviparous . Also taken by drive-in nets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 26; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 21 - 23. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackbelly triggerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical; 32°N - 21°S West Pacific: Seychelles, Chagos Archipelago through northern Australia to Vanuatu, north to southern Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-blotch Triggerfish · Blackbelly Picassofish · Blackbelly triggerfish · Blackpatch Triggerfish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurakakemongara · クラカケモンガラ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balistes praslensis | Hollard | 1854 | Synonym |
| Balistes praslinensis | Quoy & Gaimard | 1824 | Synonym |
| Balistes praslinoides | Lesson | 1831 | Synonym |
| Balistes verrucosa | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Balistes viridis | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Rhineacanthus verrucosus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Rhinecanthus verrucasus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blackbelly triggerfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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