Picasso Triggerfish, Mauritius

Observed by Prix BurgoynePrix Burgoyne's reputation in FishPrix Burgoyne's reputation in Fish on 25th June 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
Identifications
Species interactions

No interactions present.

Comments

These dudes can wedge themselves

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.