Stone triggerfish
Kingdom
Phylum
Family
SPECIES
Pseudobalistes naufragium
Length
55-100
21.7-39.4
cminch
cm inch 

The stone triggerfish (Pseudobalistes naufragium) is the largest species of triggerfish.

Appearance

It can reach 1 metre (3.3 ft) in length but is more common at about half that size. Covered entirely with platelike scales aside from one scaleless area behind the jaws. The stone triggerfish has 16 strong protruding teeth with 8 held in each jaw.

Distribution

Geography

It is found at reefs and over sandy bottoms in the eastern Pacific, ranging from Baja California (Mexico) to Chile.

Diet and Nutrition

Pseudobalistes naufragium feeds on small crustaceans, mollusks, and sea urchins.

References

1. Stone triggerfish Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_triggerfish
2. Stone triggerfish on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/183298/8089454

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