Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Banded tuskfish
Size:
These fish grow up to 16 inches (40 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Banded tuskfish eat mollusks, sea urchins and crustaceans like shrimps and crabs.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific, banded turkfish can be found in lagoons, seaward reefs and in areas with coal, sand and rubble,
Details:
Banded tuskfish are brownish-black in color with white striping at the tail end of their bodies. They have bright red coloring extending from the first white stripe to their eyes.