BLACKBAR TRIGGERFISH

Rhinecanthus aculeatus

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Rhinecanthus aculeatus (Linnaeus, 1758) Rhinecanthus aculeatus (Linnaeus, 1758) Rhinecanthus aculeatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Commonly found in subtidal reef flats and shallow protected lagoons, Ref. 48637. Juveniles secretive with rubble patches, adults swim about openly but are usually shy (Ref. 48637). Territorial. Feed on algae, detritus, mollusks, crustaceans, worms, sea urchins, fishes, corals, tunicates, forams, and eggs (Ref. 3921). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Sleep on its side; makes a whirring noise when alarmed (Ref. 4420). Also caught with drive-in nets and is considered a popular aquarium fish (Ref. 9770).