Stone triggerfish

The stone triggerfish (Pseudobalistes naufragium) is the largest species of triggerfish.

Stone triggerfish
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Tetraodontiformes
Family:	Balistidae
Genus:	Pseudobalistes
Species:	P. naufragium
Binomial name
Pseudobalistes naufragium (D. S. Jordan & Starks, 1895)
Synonyms
Balistes naufragium Jordan & Starks, 1895

Distribution

It is found at reefs and over sandy bottoms in the eastern Pacific, ranging from Baja California (Mexico) to Chile.^[1]

Description

It can reach 1 metre (3.3 ft) in length, but is more common at about half that size.^[1] Covered entirely with platelike scales aside from one scaleless area behind the jaws, the stone triggerfish has 16 strong protruding teeth, with 8 held in each jaw.

Diet

Pseudobalistes naufragium feeds on small crustaceans, mollusks, and sea urchins.

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