How big is the Redtoothed triggerfish?

Redtoothed triggerfish (Odonus niger) reaches 20–50 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Redtoothed triggerfish?

Redtoothed triggerfish is found between 5–35 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Redtoothed triggerfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Redtoothed triggerfish?

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

Redtoothed triggerfish (Odonus niger)

Key facts

Scientific name: Odonus niger
Common name: Redtoothed triggerfish
Category: Fish
Family: Balistidae
Genus: Odonus
Size: 20–50 cm
Depth: 5–35 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, open-water
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Odonus niger reaches 50 cm. Slender triggerfish with dark purple-blue to deep blue-green body, lunar crescent-shaped caudal tail (lyrate) with long points. Red teeth visible in frontal view (hence redtoothed nickname). Lives in dense schools from 5 to 35 m in open water above drop-offs and in currents of coral passes of Indo-Pacific. Planktivore. Iconic Maldivian schools Ari Atoll, Ras Mohamed (Red Sea). Spectacular wide-angle photo subject.

Photo of Redtoothed triggerfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Redtoothed triggerfish?: Redtoothed triggerfish (Odonus niger) reaches 20–50 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Redtoothed triggerfish?: Redtoothed triggerfish is found between 5–35 m deep.
Is the Redtoothed triggerfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Redtoothed triggerfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Redtoothed triggerfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the family Balistidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 219883)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2407210)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia