Common triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
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Common triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) is a marine fish of the family Balistidae (Triggerfishes), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 66 cm, with a maximum published weight of 6.2 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–100 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 66,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 6,15 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
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Taxonomy
| Orden | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| Familia | Balistidae (Triggerfishes) |
| Especies | Balistes capriscus |
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