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Pinktail triggerfish

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Fun Facts

Pinktail triggerfish can swim up to 230 feet (70 meters) deep.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Pinktail triggerfish

Size:

These fish can grow up to 16 inches (40 centimeters) in length.

Diet:

Pinktail triggerfish eat algae, bony fishes, octopus, squid, plankton, sponges, sea squirts and marine debris.

Range & Habitat:

In the Pacific and Indian Oceans, these pinktail triggerfish inhabit coastal reef communities and rocky areas.

Details:

Pinktail triggerfish get their name from their magenta tails. They have strong jaws and powerful teeth adapted for crushing hard-shelled prey, including sea urchins, crustaceans, and mollusks. This species is often found in reef environments but can dive to greater depths when necessary.