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White-banded Triggerfish

Rhinecanthus aculeatus

White-banded Triggerfish

Adults inhabit tropical reef flats, lagoons, and seaward coral reefs, usually over sandy or rubble-strewn bottoms. They use strong jaws to eat crustaceans, sea urchins, mollusks, worms, and algae. A raised dorsal spine can be locked into place, helping the fish wedge itself into crevices when threatened.

Type
Water
Conservation status
LC

Growth chain

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