White-banded triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
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.
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- White-banded triggerfish