Redtooth triggerfish (species: Odonus niger) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
Lady Elliot Island > Marine Vertebrates > Actinopterygii > Balistidae > Odonus niger (gallery)
Odonus niger
Redtooth triggerfish


©Jan Derk: Redtooth triggerfish (Odonus niger)

©Vishal Bhave: Redtooth triggerfish (Odonus niger)

©Derek Keats: Redtooth triggerfish (Odonus niger)

show or add records

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Tetraodontiformes
Family Balistidae
Genus Odonus
Species Odonus niger

Show in taxonomy
Show field guides

Colours

                        

Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 50 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 5 m to 40 m

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits reef channels or along slopes that are subject to strong currents. Occur in current-swept seaward coral reefs. Usually form aggregations and feed on zooplankton as well as sponges. Juveniles associated with isolated patches of rubble or crevices with proper-sized shelter holes (FishBase).

Web resources