FINESCALE TRIGGERFISH

Balistes polylepis


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FINESCALE TRIGGERFISH

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Balistes polylepis Steindachner, 1876 Balistes polylepis Steindachner, 1876 Balistes polylepis Steindachner, 1876

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Occurs in rocky reefs, boulder strewn slopes and adjacent areas of sand. Adults demersal; young pelagic (Ref. 2850). Feeds on sea urchins, small crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 5227).