yellowmargin triggerfish
| Scientific name | Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Rüppell |
| Year of description | 1829 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Balistidae |
| Genus | Pseudobalistes |
Introduction
Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus, commonly known as yellowmargin triggerfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patterndrawn scales
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patterndrawn scales
How to recognize the yellowmargin triggerfish ?
The yellowmargin triggerfish measures between 30 and 60 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and gris body. The also has noir drawn scales.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The yellowmargin triggerfish is a fish living as a couple or alone. This species is carnivorous .
Although the yellowmargin triggerfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The yellowmargin triggerfish is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth2 - 50 m
Biotope presentation
The yellowmargin triggerfish is most often found at a depth between 2m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Translation
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Bibliographic references
Reproductive biology of the masked triggerfish Sufflamen fraenatus - Satish Sahayak - - 2005.
A new record of yellowmargin triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) (Tetraodontiformes: Balistidae) from the Bay of Bengal of Bangladesh proximity - Alam, M., Sultana, S., & Naser, M. - - 2018.
Territoriality, Reproductive Behavior, and Parental Care in Gray Triggerfish, Balistes capriscus, from the Northern Gulf of Mexico - Simmons, Carrie M; Szedlmayer, Stephen T - BULLETIN OF MARINE SCIENCE, - 2012.
Where to see this species?
Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
yellowspotted triggerfish
Balistidae
Species of the same biotope
Scientific partners