The Arabian Picassofish is a beautifully colored fish that inhabits lagoons and seaward reefs. It is a very territorial and wary fish, never straying far from shelter. It can be seen when scuba diving or snorkeling in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. The markings include striking bold stripes around the eyes. The artistic look of the fish gives it its unique common name.
Blog post about the Scubadorable Arabian Picassofish: Fun Facts About the Arabian Picassofish.
Added to Scubadorable
Aug 3, 2008
Scientific Name
Rhinecanthus assasi
Also known as
Picassofish, Arabian Picasso Triggerfish, Assasi Triggerfish
Range
Persian Gulf, Red Sea
German (Deutsch) Arabischer Picasso-Drückerfisch
Danish (Dansk) Arabisk Picassofisk
Spanish (Español) Ballesta Picasso
Finnish (Suomi) Arabiansäppikala
French (Français) Baliste Picasso
Italian (Italiano) Balestra Picasso
Dutch (Nederlands) Picassovis
Swedish (Svenska) Arabisk Picassofisk
Chinese (汉语) 阿氏銼鱗魨