Triggerfish

Powerful, interactive fish

Robust, intelligent fish known for their powerful jaws and bold personalities. Most triggerfish are NOT reef-safe as they eat invertebrates and rearrange rockwork. A few species like the Blue Throat and Crosshatch Trigger are considered reef-compatible. They need heavy filtration and strong water flow.

3 species

Blue Throat Triggerfish

Xanthichthys auromarginatus

Blue Throat Trigger, Gilded Trigger

Moderate · Caution

Crosshatch Triggerfish

Xanthichthys mento

Crosshatch Trigger

Moderate · Caution

Niger Triggerfish

Odonus niger

Niger Trigger, Red-toothed Trigger

Moderate · Not Reef Safe