Odonus Niger Trigger
9770 juveniles associated with isolated patches of rubble or crevices with proper sized shelter holes ref.
Odonus niger trigger. Redtooth triggerfish odonus niger rüppell 1837 more info. Inhabits reef channels or along slopes that are subject to strong currents ref. The redtoothed triggerfish odonus niger is a triggerfish of the tropical indo pacific area and the sole member of its genus.
Usually form aggregations and feed on zooplankton as well as sponges ref. Rowley shoals and scott reef western australia ashmore reef timor sea and the northern great barrier reef to the capricorn group queensland. 10 years likely longer.
48637 occur in current swept seaward coral reefs. Red tooth triggerfish black triggerfish. Up to 18 inches 46 cm usually found in the ocean around 12 inches 30 cm life span.
Some other common names include blue triggerfish redfang triggerfish redtoothed filefish and niger triggerfish. Fish care level. The truth is the niger triggerfish is a marine fish that has its issues.
Only when this trigger spine is moved can the main spine be lowered. Triggerfish obtain their name from the locking mechanism used to hold the dorsal spine in place. 205 form large schools to feed on zooplankton ref.
In this article niger triggerfish odonus niger ultimate care guide we ll look at all the care needs and information you ll need to keep one of these amazing saltwater trigger fish. Also at cocos keeling islands and christmas island indian ocean and reefs in the coral sea. The main dorsal spine is kept erect by a second spine which locks the dorsal spine in place.
