Clown Triggerfish
Balistoides conspicillum
A deep-bodied reef fish with strong jaws and a locking dorsal spine.
Clown Triggerfish
Classic Clown TriggerfishBalistoides conspicillum A bold reef triggerfish with large ivory spots, a gold-patterned back and a three-spine trigger.
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Species field notes
Reported length
50 cm
Water type
SaltwaterScientific name
Balistoides conspicillumReal-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
The tropical Indo-West Pacific.
Habitat
Clear coastal and outer reefs, often beside steep drop-offs and rich coral growth.
Diet in nature
Sea urchins, crabs and other crustaceans, molluscs and sea squirts.
Natural appearance
Adults have a black body with large white spots below, a yellow reticulated back, orange-yellow lips and a pale band across the tail.
Did you know?
The first dorsal spine can lock upright. The pelvic fins are reduced to enlarged scales.
The reported size is the real-world maximum total length, including the tail.
Sources & species notes
- Museums Victoria · Clown Triggerfishhttps://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/761
- Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute · Clown Triggerfishhttps://biogeodb.stri.si.edu/caribbean/en/thefishes/species/5557
