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The Orangeside triggerfish (Sufflamen verres) is a saltwater fish of the family Balistidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The orangeside triggerfish is a triggerfish of the family Balistidae from the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a dark-brown body with a conspicuous orange-yellow streak over the cheek and throat. It is common around rocky reefs and along continental coasts. As a bottom predator it crushes hard-shelled prey such as sea urchins, snails, crabs and shellfish with powerful jaws; it sometimes blows water to flush prey from the sand. Triggerfishes can lock the first dorsal spine upright to wedge themselves in crevices. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Orangeside triggerfish?
The Orangeside triggerfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Orange-yellow cheek and throat area; crushes hard-shelled prey and can lock the dorsal fin spine upright.
Where does the Orangeside triggerfish live?
The Orangeside triggerfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Eastern Pacific; rocky reefs and continental coasts.
How big does the Orangeside triggerfish get?
The Orangeside triggerfish grows to a maximum of about 40 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Orangeside triggerfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Orangeside triggerfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Orangeside triggerfish edible?
The Orangeside triggerfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Sufflamen
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