Clown triggerfish
Clown triggerfish | |
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Clown triggerfish swimming at Ushaka Sea world | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Tetraodontiformes |
Family: | Balistidae |
Genus: | Balistoides |
Species: | B. conspicillum
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Binomial name | |
Balistoides conspicillum (
J. G. Schneider , 1801) |
The clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum), also known as the bigspotted triggerfish, is a
Description
The clown triggerfish is a fish which grows up to 50 cm (19.7 inches).[2] Its body has a stocky appearance, oval shape and compressed laterally. The head is large and represents approximately one third of the body length. The mouth is small, terminal and has strong teeth.[2]
The first dorsal fin is composed of three spines, one of which is longer and stronger. It is erectile and hidden in a dorsal furrow. This set of dorsal spines composed a trigger system which is a characteristic from the
The background coloration is black. Half of inferior part of the body is marked with big white spots which are more or less round. The area around the first dorsal fin is crossed by yellowish sinuosities which draw like a network reminding the leopard's patterns. There is a yellowish ring around the mouth, which is surrounded by another fin white ring. A white stripe ride the snout just under the eyes level. The second
Distribution and habitat
The clown triggerfish is widely distributed throughout the
Feeding
Balistoides conspicillum has a varied
Behaviour
This triggerfish has a
In aquariums
Because of its attractive coloration, this fish is one of the most highly prized aquarium fish.[8] Like many other triggerfish, it can require a large aquarium and be aggressive towards other fish. It should not be kept with small fish. It will also prey on invertebrates in the aquarium.[9][10] This fish can become tame enough to be hand-fed; however, one should beware of the fish's sharp teeth.[10]
References
- doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T193740A2269848.en. Retrieved 9 December 2022.)
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- ^ "Faits concernant Baliste Léopard (Balistoides conspicillum) - Encyclopédie de la Vie". Archived from the original on 2013-05-21. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ "Faits concernant Baliste Léopard (Balistoides conspicillum) - Encyclopédie de la Vie". Archived from the original on 2013-05-21. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ Atlas of Exotic Fishes in the Mediterranean Sea (Balistoides conspicillum). 2nd Edition. 2021. 366p. CIESM Publishers, Paris, Monaco.https://ciesm.org/atlas/fishes_2nd_edition/Balistoides_conspicillum.pdf
- ^ "Faits concernant Baliste Léopard (Balistoides conspicillum) - Encyclopédie de la Vie". Archived from the original on 2013-05-21. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ "Faits concernant Baliste Léopard (Balistoides conspicillum) - Encyclopédie de la Vie". Archived from the original on 2013-05-21. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ "Balistoides conspicillum, Clown triggerfish : fisheries, aquarium". www.fishbase.de.
- ISBN 0-02-897108-6.
- ^ ISBN 0-7894-4614-6.
- ITIS - Report: Balistoides conspicillum, Retrieved [mai, 30, 2013], from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database, Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- Bailly, N. (2013). Balistoides conspicillum (Bloch & Schneider, 1801). In: Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. (2013) FishBase. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Balistoides conspicillum (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) on 2013-05-30
External links
- Photos of Clown triggerfish on Sealife Collection