Bluethroat Triggerfish (Sufflamen albicaudatum)
Fish in the family Balistidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A striking triggerfish with a bright blue throat and gill area contrasting against an olive-green to tan body; the tail is pale blue or white, giving rise to its scientific name albicaudatum. The head is robust and the body is compressed laterally, typical of triggers.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of meaty foods including chopped fish, shrimp, squid, and frozen crustaceans. Triggerfish also benefit from hard-shelled items (snails, clams) to wear down continuously growing teeth. Feed 1–2 times daily.
Difficulty and care for the Bluethroat 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, Velvet, Hole-in-the-Head disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea to the central Pacific, typically found in reef environments at depths of 5–50 meters.
Log Bluethroat Triggerfish in your reef tank
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