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Trophic Strategy

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A coastal species which occurs over sandy and rocky bottoms. Feeds on crabs and bivalves.
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Biology

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Found over sand and rock bottoms of coastal waters. Feeds on crabs and bivalves (Ref. 4727).
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Importance

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fisheries: commercial
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Balistes punctatus

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Balistes punctatus, the bluespotted triggerfish, is a species of triggerfish from the Eastern Atlantic. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 60 centimetres (24 in).

Information

The bluespotted triggerfish is known to not do well with other species within the same family when kept in an aquarium. If other specimens are in the tank with it, the aquarium should be of large size to avoid aggressive and malicious behavior. This species is not only naturally aggressive in its behavior, but it is also curious and known to explore.[1] Another common name for the bluespotted triggerfish is the Golden Heart Triggerfish.[2]

Diet

The bluespotted triggerfish known to be a carnivore.[2] It is recorded to eat a variety of food that include:

  • crustaceans
  • bivalves
  • echinoderms
  • fishes
  • sponges
  • tunicates
  • mollusks hydrozoans
  • benthic organisms
  • algae[1]

Location

The bluespotted triggerfish can be found in a marine environment within a tropical climate. They can be located in the following areas:

  • Eastern Atlantic
  • Morocco
  • Angola
  • Madeira
  • Canary Islands
  • Cape Verde[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Bluespotted triggerfish - Balistes punctatus". Aquatic Community. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Golden Heart Triggerfish". Blue Zoo Aquatics. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Balistes punctatus". Fish Base. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
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Balistes punctatus: Brief Summary

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Balistes punctatus, the bluespotted triggerfish, is a species of triggerfish from the Eastern Atlantic. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 60 centimetres (24 in).

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