Balistoides viridescens

Triggerfishes

  • Titan triggerfish
  • Reisen drückerfisch
  • Blauwfin trekkervis
  • Baliste titan
  • Pez ballesta titan
  • Pesce balestra titan

Distribution

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

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is aggressive and may attack

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 85 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Sea urchins - Crabs - Coral

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may bite
  • 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