Common name : Bigspotted triggerfish
Scientific name : Balistoides conspicillum
Family : Balistidae
Native to : Indo-Pacific Ocean
Interesting fact : A trigger-like spine in front of the dorsal fin helps the fish wedge itself into crevices.
Conservation status : Not Evaluated
The clown triggerfish is a small black fish with round white spots on the lower part of the body. It is a diurnal, solitary fish that can grow up to 50 cm with a stocky, oval-shaped body, a large head and a small mouth with strong teeth. It feeds on benthic organisms like molluscs, echinoderms and crustaceans. Its lifespan is 8 years.
