Redtooth Triggerfish
The Redtooth Triggerfish (Odonus niger) is often seen in large schools in troical and sub-tropical seas of the Indo-Pacific region. It is also known as Blue Triggerfish, Niger Triggerfish, Redfang Triggerfish & Red-toothed Filefish. It's the only member of its genus, Odonus. In general they eat plankton, but are also known to eat sponges. They are rarely seen deeper than 30 metres.
Redtooth Triggerfish (Odonus niger) at The Similan Islands, Thailand
Credit: Helen Holmgren
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Redtooth Triggerfish Odonus niger
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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: | Odonus (Odonus) |
| Species: | Odonus niger |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 50 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Redtooth Triggerfish
Stéphanie
Spotted in:
Maldives
Maldives Diving from boat: MV Emperor Serenity
Trip destinations: North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, Vaavu Atoll
When: Dec 2022
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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