Stone triggerfish
Species of fish
The stone triggerfish (Pseudobalistes naufragium) is the largest species of triggerfish.
01Distribution
The stone triggerfish is found at reefs and over sandy bottoms in the eastern Pacific, ranging from Baja California (Mexico) to Chile.
02Description
The stone triggerfish can reach 1 metre (3.3 ft) in length, but is more common at about half that size. Covered entirely with platelike scales aside from one scaleless area behind the jaws, the stone triggerfish has 16 strong protruding teeth, with 8 held in each jaw.
03Diet
Pseudobalistes naufragium feeds on small crustaceans, mollusks, and sea urchins.
Sources and credits
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- Pseudobalistes naufragium, Coiba N.P. Isla Cocos Sur imported from iNaturalist photo 33309037 (cropped).jpg by (c) keesgroenendijk, some rights reserved (CC BY), CC BY 4.0
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