How big is the Orange-lined triggerfish?

Orange-lined triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) reaches 15–30 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Orange-lined triggerfish?

Orange-lined triggerfish is found between 1–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Orange-lined triggerfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Orange-lined triggerfish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Orange-lined triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Balistapus undulatus
Common name: Orange-lined triggerfish
Category: Fish
Family: Balistidae
Genus: Balistapus
Size: 15–30 cm
Depth: 1–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: solitary, territorial
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Balistapus undulatus reaches 30 cm. Triggerfish with green-brown to dark brown body entirely covered with bright orange wavy parallel lines (hence undulatus), black spot on caudal peduncle. Dimorphism: males with yellow-orange saddle around snout, females without. Lives from 1 to 50 m on coral reefs of entire Indo-Pacific. Particularly aggressive and territorial, readily attacks divers approaching nest. Very resistant scales. Characteristic and spectacular photo subject.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Orange-lined triggerfish?: Orange-lined triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) reaches 15–30 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Orange-lined triggerfish?: Orange-lined triggerfish is found between 1–50 m deep.
Is the Orange-lined triggerfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Orange-lined triggerfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Orange-lined triggerfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the family Balistidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 219874)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2407167)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia