Gilded triggerfish
📖 Overview
Occur in upper margins of current-swept seaward drop-offs and ledges . Current-prone and with rich invertebrate growth such as seawhips. Usually found at moderate depths over 20 meters and occuring in small loose groups . Benthopelagic . Form loose aggregations a few meters above the bottom where it feeds on zooplankton, particularly copepods. Oviparous . Also taken by drive-in nets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 30; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 25 - 27. Females lack the blue chins of males and yellow margins on fins. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gilded triggerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gilded triggerfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 150 m , usually 24 - 147 m . Tropical; 30°N - 23°S north to southern Japan.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton, particularly copepods
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balistes auromarginatus | Bennett | 1832 | Synonym |
| Balistes calolepis | Hollard | 1853 | Synonym |
| Balistes gutturosus | Hollard | 1854 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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