Balistes capriscus

Triggerfishes

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Gray triggerfish
Schweinedrückerfisch
Grijze trekkervis
Baliste cabri
Cochinos gris;Pez ballesta;Pejepuerco blanco
Pesce porco;Pesce balestra

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 50 cm
Maximum age known : 13 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks -
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!