Orangeside triggerfish
📖 Overview
Common around rocky reefs and along continental coasts . Feeds on sea urchins, small crustaceans and mollusks, often blowing into sand to uncover prey or turn over urchins .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Orangeside triggerfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orangeside triggerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Females are territorial, solely tending and guarding the eggs . Males exhibit polygyny .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 36 m . Tropical; 28°N - 5°S, 120°W - 70°W
🌿 Ecology
sea urchins, small crustaceans and mollusks, often blowing into sand to uncover prey or turn over ur
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balistes verres | Gilbert & Starks | 1904 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Orangeside triggerfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 22 records indexed .
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