Odonus niger

Triggerfishes

  • Redtoothed triggerfish
  • Rotzahn-Drückerfish
  • Roodtand trekkervis
  • Baliste bleu
  • Pejepuerco dentirojo
  • Pesce balestra nero

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

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 2 and 40 Meters.
  • Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 50 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • Diet : Plankton - Sponges
  • 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) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!