| Balistidae (Triggerfishes) |
| 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Gulf of Oman. |
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| Inhabits shallow sandy and rubble areas of coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Juveniles are commonly found on reef flats (Ref. 9710). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 30573). Caught with artisanal gear, mainly pots (Ref. 30573). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from Dimaniyyat Islands (Ref. 129713). Not seen on the southern coast of Oman south of Masirah Island (Ref. 11441). Common, with no catch statistics available. Edible but sometimes poisonous. Valued as ornamental fish (Ref. 9773). |
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