Odonus niger

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Odonus niger, commonly known as the redtoothed triggerfish or Niger triggerfish, is a brightly colored marine fish popular in tropical reef aquariums and found widely across Indo-Pacific coral reefs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fish species
marine ray-finned fish
triggerfish
activityPattern diurnal
aquariumDifficulty suitable for intermediate marine aquarists
aquariumTrade popular marine aquarium fish
bodyColor blue-green
dark blue
class Actinopterygii
commonName Niger triggerfish
redtoothed triggerfish
describedBy Eduard Rüppell
diet algae
small crustaceans
zooplankton
distinctiveFeature deeply forked tail
elongated caudal fin lobes
red teeth
distribution widespread in Indo-Pacific coral reefs
family Balistidae
finType strong first dorsal spine (trigger)
genus Odonus
geographicZone tropical
habitat coral reef
tropical marine waters
IUCNStatus Least Concern
kingdom Animalia
maximumLength about 50 cm
nativeRange East African coast
linked to: Swahili Coast

Great Barrier Reef
Indo-Pacific Ocean
Indonesia
Philippines
Red Sea
western Pacific Ocean
order Tetraodontiformes
phylum Chordata
reefCompatibility may nip at small invertebrates
reproduction egg-laying
socialBehavior forms large aggregations in the water column
schooling
spawningBehavior pelagic spawner
swimmingZone midwater above reef slopes
taxonRank species
temperament generally less aggressive than many other triggerfish
typicalLength 20–30 cm
waterDepthRange outer reef slopes and drop-offs
yearDescribed 1836

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Balistidae notableSpecies Odonus niger
Odonus typeSpecies Odonus niger
Odonus hasSpecies Odonus niger