Spotted Oceanic Triggerfish (Canthidermis maculata)
Fish in the family Balistidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Spotted Oceanic Triggerfish has a robust, compressed body with grayish-brown coloration covered in numerous dark spots. The first dorsal fin is prominent and can be locked into an upright position. This pelagic triggerfish develops a relatively streamlined profile compared to reef-dwelling triggerfish species.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality meaty foods such as marine fish, squid, shrimp, and other crustaceans. Multiple daily feedings help satisfy the predatory appetite of this aggressive species.
Difficulty and care for the Spotted Oceanic Triggerfish
This is an expert-level species suited only to experienced aquarists. It is highly aggressive, demands large space, requires meaty diets, and poses significant challenges for behavioral management and long-term care in captivity.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections, bacterial infections, jaw protrusion stress, poor water quality impacts
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific and Atlantic oceans, found in deep pelagic and reef-adjacent waters. Occurs from the Red Sea through the Indo-Pacific to Hawaii and the American coast, also in the western Atlantic. A highly migratory oceanic species.
Log Spotted Oceanic Triggerfish in your reef tank
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