Description
The Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides Viridescens), also known as Moustache Triggerfish, and Giant Triggerfish, is a large species of Triggerfish found in sub-tropical and tropical waters in the Indo-Pacific region. This species of Triggerfish can grow up to 60cm in length making it one of the largest Triggerfish species.
Habitat
The Titan Triggerfish lives in coral reef, rocky and coastal waters, in sub-tropical and tropical waters in the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Diet
The Titan Triggerfish feeds on small fish, invertebrates including crabs and shrimps, sea urchins, and even coral polyps.
Appearance
The Titan Triggerfish has a grey, yellowish body and with a white front of face and backend of body. They have a dorsal fin and two rear fins. You can often see their large teeth whilst swimming.
Key Features
- Yellowish, grey body with a white front end.
- Large black eye
- Up 60cm body length, with a triangular shape.
- Dorsal fin and multiple fins.
Threats
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concerned
Frequently Asked Questions
The Titan Triggerfish lives in coral reef, rocky and coastal waters, in sub-tropical and tropical waters in the Indian and Pacific oceans.
The Titan Triggerfish feeds on small fish, invertebrates including crabs and shrimps, sea urchins, and even coral polyps.
The main predators to Titan Triggerfish include Sharks, Groupers, Moray Eels, and Barracudas who would target smaller Triggerfish.
