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Blue Triggerfish

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Blue Triggerfish

Pseudobalistes fuscus

About

Large excavating triggerfish, aggressively territorial when nesting.

Family
Balistidae
Avg size
40-55 cm
Habitat
The blue triggerfish is a reef-associated species that favours coastal waters, shallow lagoons, and seaward reefs at depths of 30 to 50 m (98 to 164 ft).
Behaviour
Like most triggerfishes, it preys on shellfish, small crustaceans, and other bottom-dwelling invertebrates.

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