Clown Triggerfish
The Clown Triggerfish is a very popular bony fish found around the Indo-Pacific region. It's popular among scuba divers because of its attractive colours and markings. It is usually found swimming slowly around the reef. Unlike the Titan Triggerfish which sometimes attacks divers, the Clown Triggerfish is as harmless as it is shy, so don't try to chase it for the best photo.
Solo swimming Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) in search of food.
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Adult Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) in Indonesia.
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
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Clown Triggerfish Balistoides conspicillum
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish, Triggerfish, & Filefish) |
| Family: | Balistidae (Triggerfishes) |
| Genus: | Balistoides (Balistoides) |
| Species: | Balistoides conspicillum |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 50 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Clown Triggerfish
Tanja
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Bavaria
Trip destinations: Similan Islands
When: Jan 2023
Joel Rajesh
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Apr 2022
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