Sufflamen chrysopterum reaches 30 cm. Triggerfish (Balistidae) Indo-Pacific tropical with compressed oval body brown to brown-green with characteristic blue-yellow halfmoon mark behind mouth and on cheek, yellow-orange fins, erectile first dorsal fin. Lives from 1 to 30 m on coral reefs of Indo-Pacific. Territorial. Note: this Indo-Pacific species can overlap eastern boundaries in central Pacific, included here to complete the list of triggerfishes observable at East Pacific edges.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Halfmoon triggerfish?
Halfmoon triggerfish (Sufflamen chrysopterum) reaches 20–30 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Halfmoon triggerfish?
Halfmoon triggerfish is found between 1–30 m deep.
Is the Halfmoon triggerfish dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Halfmoon triggerfish?
IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Halfmoon triggerfish?
Found in: Asian Pacific, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.