Redtoothed Triggerfish by @big.blue.sea The Redtoothed triggerfish (Odonus niger) is a triggerfish of the tropical Indo-Pacific area, and the sole member of its genus. Some other common names include blue triggerfish, redfang triggerfish, redtoothed filefish, and Niger triggerfish. Redtoothed Niger Triggerfish are normally deep purple with bluish-green markings on their heads and glowing light blue margins on the tail lobes and fins. Just like other fish in the family Balistidae, the tail is lyr

16 reactions | Meet the queen triggerfish in Great Maya Reef! The name triggerfish comes from their ability to lock its dorsal fin. When upright, the dorsal-fin spine is locked in place by its second spine. The first spine can only be lowered after the second is pulled back, like a trigger! | Audubon Aquarium | Facebook

2.8K views · 30 reactions | "Meet the Titan Triggerfish ⚡ — the ‘reef guardian.’ They can grow up to 2.5 feet and will fiercely protect their nest, even chasing away divers! Brave little boss of the reef. " | Spearfishing Unofficial #FunFishFacts #TitanTriggerfish #ReefGuardian #OceanLife #MarineFacts #UnderwaterWorld | Spearfishing Unofficial | Facebook