Picasso triggerfish (Rhinecanthus assasi)

Scientific name: Rhinecanthus assasi Forssk?l, 1775

Picasso triggerfish (Rhinecanthus assasi)

The Picasso triggerfish (Rhinecanthus assasi) is a marine fish of the family Balistidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea to the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.

Biology

Inhabits shallow sandy and rubble areas of coral reefs. Juveniles are commonly found on reef flats. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Caught with artisanal gear, mainly pots.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Rhinecanthus assasi
Family
Balistidae (Triggerfishes)
Order
Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Environment
Marine; reef-associated
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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