Clown Triggerfish

Cute fish Clown Triggerfish

The Clown Triggerfish is is found in Tropical Indo-Pacific and Red Sea coastal waters from 3 to 250 feet (1 to 75 meters) in depth. It is most commonly found around coral reefs and lives in clear coastal to outer reef habitats. The Clown Triggerfish has a unique coloration. From below, the white spots look like the surface of the water above it. From above, the fish will blend in more with the coral reef environment.

Also called:	Bigspotted Triggerfish
Latin name:	Balistoides conspicillum
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Tetraodontiformes
Family:	Balistidae
Size:	Up to 20 inches (50 cm)
Area:	East Africa to South Africa, through to Indonesia, and all the way to Japan and New Caledonia
International names:
Klovnaftrækkerfisk / Leopardaftrækkerfisk (Danish)
Luipaardtrekkervis (Dutch)
Pantterisäppikala (Finnish)
Baliste Clown / Baliste Léopard (French)
Leopard-Drückerfisch (German)
Pesce Balestra Pagliaccio (Italian)
Mongarakawahagi (Japanese)
Rogatnica Jasnoplama (Polish)
Porco Palhaço (Portuguese)
Clowntryckare (Swedish)