Spotted Triggerfish (Xanthichthys lineopunctatus)
Fish in the family Balistidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Greenish-brown to tan body with numerous small dark spots covering the head and body; distinctive elongated snout and strong teeth typical of triggerfish, with a moderately compressed body shape.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied carnivorous diet of meaty foods including mysis shrimp, krill, squid, and quality marine flake or pellet formulations. Offer food 1–2 times daily in captivity.
Difficulty and care for the Spotted 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, Columnaris disease, Hole-in-the-head disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef to the Hawaiian Islands.
Log Spotted Triggerfish in your reef tank
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