Balistes vetula in Virgin Is. (US)
Point map (Balistes vetula) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Common inshore and in fish traps. Feeds on invertebrates, mainly on sea urchins. Grows to about 61 cm (Ref. 26180). Also Ref. 3272.

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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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