Common name : White-banded triggerfish
Scientific name : Rhinecanthus aculeatus
Family : Balistidae
Native to : Indo-Pacific region
Interesting fact : Spawning occurs around sunrise with eggs hatching around sunset.
Conservation status : Not Evaluated
The picasso trigger is a colourful fish found on reefs and sand flats. It is white with dark bands extending from its anal fin and a dark band over the eyes with blue lines. Sponges, stony corals, molluscs, crustaceans, worms, brittle stars and sea urchins make up their diet. It is territorial, guarding the eggs fiercely. Its lifespan is 10-15 years.
