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Xanthichthys caeruleolineatus Randall, Matsuura & Zama, 1978 Outrigger triggerfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Balistidae (Triggerfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Angela Islands eastward through Indonesia to the Galapagos Islands, north to southern Japan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-28; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-25 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in deep seaward reefs. One collection outside Micronesia was made at 15 m (Ref. 1602). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on zooplanktons (Ref. 89972). Exhibits sexual dimorphism (Ref. 37816). Taken occasionally by bottom fishing (Ref. 1602). Marketed fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 January 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||