Blue Throat Triggerfish

Xanthichthys auromarginatus

Blue Throat Trigger · Gilded Trigger

Triggerfish

One of the few reef-safe triggerfish. Males display a distinctive blue throat patch. Blue Throat Triggers are open-water swimmers that generally leave corals and invertebrates alone, though they may eat small shrimp. Hardy and interactive.

Difficulty Moderate
Reef Safety Caution
Temperament Semi-Aggressive
Min Tank Size 300L
Diet Carnivore

Available Stock

2 Blue Throat Triggerfish listings in stock across 1 Australian reef shop, from $250 to $450 (median $350), as of 2026-08-23.

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