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!