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Updated 3/28/2020

Family Balistidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Balistoides conspicillum



Palau


Banda Naira, Indonesia

Wakatobi, Indonesia, 30 feet

CLOWN TRIGGERFISH    Mongara-kawahagi 

Uncommon on coral reefs and dropoffs in clear water to 200 feet.  Feeds upon invertebrates.  Attains 19 inches.  Difficult to find since it is highly sought for aquaria.  East Africa to Southern Japan & Samoa.