Blackbelly Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus verrucosus)
Fish in the family Balistidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A robust triggerfish with a dark or blackish belly contrasting with a lighter upper body and yellow-tinted fins. The species has the characteristic deep, compressed body shape of triggers, with a large head and prominent teeth for crushing hard-shelled prey.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied carnivorous diet including frozen seafood (shrimp, squid, fish), quality pellets, and hard-bodied live foods like snails and crustaceans to naturally wear down continuously-growing teeth. Feed 1-2 times daily.
Difficulty and care for the Blackbelly Triggerfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head disease, Columnaris disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond, occurring in reef environments across tropical regions.
Log Blackbelly Triggerfish in your reef tank
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