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Triggerfish spawning is timed in relation to lunar cycles, tides, and time of changeover of tides. In relation to lunar cycles, eggs are observed 2–6 days before the full moon and 3–5 days before the new moon. In relation to tides, spawning happens 1–5 days before the spring tide.
The reef triggerfish also holds cultural values to the Hawaii natives although it is not endemic to the Hawaiian waters. This triggerfish is thought to be connected to the Hawaiian pig god Kamapua’a. [21] Kamapua’a was notorious for his violent behaviors, he ended up marrying fire goddess Pele but because of his behavior, they began fighting.
The queen triggerfish breeds throughout the year. Larger females are thought to be capable of releasing eggs more than 80 times a year. Most breedings occur around the full moon. [8] It often migrates to a certain breeding ground for mating. [13] When breeding, it digs a shallow sand pit on seabed with its fin and lays eggs inside.
Titan triggerfish with orange-lined triggerfish and moorish idols at the reef of Fihalhohi, Maldives. The titan triggerfish is diurnal and solitary. It feeds on sea urchins, molluscs, crustaceans, tube worms and coral. [2] It often feeds by turning over rocks, stirring up sand and biting off pieces of branching coral.
The redtoothed triggerfish (Odonus niger) is a triggerfish of the tropical Indo-Pacific area, and the sole member of its genus. [1] Some other common names include blue triggerfish, redfang triggerfish, redtoothed filefish, and Niger triggerfish.
An ocean triggerfish, Canthidermis sufflamen, on display at the New England Aquarium in October 2023. Note the distinguishing black mark at the base of the pectoral fin. The gray triggerfish, Balistes capriscus, is similar in color to the ocean triggerfish but lacks a characteristic black marking at the base of its pectoral fins.
The blackbelly triggerfish is a territorial species and defends its territory against other triggerfish including the lagoon triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus). Its habitat is lagoons and reef flats where it favours areas with seaweed, corals, seagrasses, sandy flats, and stony places. It may move from place to place according to the status ...
Xanthichthys ringens, the Sargassum triggerfish, is a species of triggerfish from the Western Atlantic, ranging from North Carolina (USA) to Brazil. Description