Stone triggerfish


The stone triggerfish is the largest species of triggerfish.

Distribution

The stone triggerfish is found at reefs and over sandy bottoms in the eastern Pacific, ranging from Baja California to Chile.

Description

The stone triggerfish can reach in length, but is more common at about half that size. 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.