Canthidermis sufflamen

Triggerfishes

Ocean triggerfish
Ozean-Drückerfisch
Oceaan trekkervis
Baliste océanique
Gallo aplomado;Gallo oceánico

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 5 and 60 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 65 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
Diet : Zooplankton
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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!