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Stone triggerfish

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Stone triggerfish
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Family: Balistidae
Genus: Pseudobalistes
Species:
P. naufragium
Binomial name
Pseudobalistes naufragium
Synonyms
  • Balistes naufragium Jordan & Starks, 1895

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

Distribution

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It is found at reefs and over sandy bottoms in the eastern Pacific, ranging from Baja California (Mexico) to Chile.[1]

Description

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It can reach 1 metre (3.3 ft) in length but is more common at about half that size.[1] 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.

Diet

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

References

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  1. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pseudobalistes naufragium". FishBase. May 2011 version.
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