Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Gilded triggerfish
Size:
These fish grow to a maximum length of one foot (30 centimeters.)
Diet:
Gilded triggerfish gather in small groups to eat zooplankton, shrimp, crab and other invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific Ocean, gilded triggerfish live near ocean floor drop-offs and ledges.
Details:
Gilded triggerfish differ in appearance based on their sex. Males have a bright blue spot on their chins and a strip of yellow along their fins and forked tail, while females typically have more muted or less distinct colorations. These fish are blue and have light blue spots lined down their bodies that become more prominent when they’re mating.