Reef triggerfish

Reef triggerfish

 

Scientific name : Rhinecanthus rectangulus

 

Family : Balistidae
Size : Up to 30 cm
Distribution : Pacific ocean, Oceania, Indian ocean, Red sea

 

Biology : It is famous because of its Hawaiian name “Humuhumunukunukuapua’a”. It is emblematic of Hawaii.
They live near coral reefs and in shallow lagoons where they feed on algae, molluscs, crabs, sea urchins…