Triggerfishes [Balistidae]
Description
Triggerfishes are sturdy, alert reef fish with powerful bodies and a distinctive “trigger” mechanism near the dorsal fin. Divers often see them patrolling territories, investigating holes and crevices, and sometimes giving a quick, assertive display when approached.
Genera
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Pufferfish & relatives
Tetraodontiformes
|
Statistics
- Genera 4