Picasso Triggerfish, Mauritius

Observed by Prix BurgoynePrix Burgoyne's reputation in FishPrix Burgoyne's reputation in Fish on 25th June 2012
(Added to iSpot on 10th July 2012)
Picasso triggerfish Rhinecanthus aculeatus 25 6 2012
Picasso triggerfish 2 (Rhinecanthus aculeatus
Picasso triggerfish 3(Rhinecanthus aculeatus

This one about 10 cm long.

Location: B13, Cap Malheureux
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Species interactions

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Comments

These dudes can wedge themselves

10 July 2012 - 12:43pm — Prix BurgoynePrix Burgoyne's reputation in FishPrix Burgoyne's reputation in Fish

into the tiniest crack to avoid predators (see last piccie). I think it took him a while to get back out there especially if you think the fins can get stuck.