White-banded Triggerfish [Rhinecanthus aculeatus]
Description
With its clean white bands and sturdy, triggerfish build, this species is easy to spot on reefs. Divers commonly see it cruising in pairs or alone, using its strong body and quick turns to navigate around coral while remaining watchful of its surroundings.
Where To See White-banded Triggerfish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Pufferfish & relatives
Tetraodontiformes
|
| Family |
Triggerfishes
Balistidae
|
| Genus |
Rhinecanthus
Rhinecanthus
|
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