orange striped Triggerfish

Balistapus undulatus

Family: Triggerfish Category: Predator Max size: 30 cm

Species information

Habitat: coral reefs and rocky areas
Distribution: Indo-Pacific region
Food: herbivorous, feeds on algae and small invertebrates
Way of living: solitary or in pairs
Behavior: known for its territorial behavior and ability to use its dorsal spine for defense

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