The Clown Triggerfish is is found in Tropical Indo-Pacific and Red Sea coastal waters. It is most commonly found around coral reefs and lives in clear coastal to outer reef habitats. The Clown Triggerfish has a unique coloration. From below, the white spots look like the surface of the water above it. From above, the fish will blend in more with the coral reef environment.
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Scientific Name
Balistoides conspicillum
Also known as
Bigspotted Triggerfish
Range
Arabian Sea, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan, East China Sea, South China Sea, Oceania, Coral Sea (GBR)
German (Deutsch) Leopard-Drückerfisch
Danish (Dansk) Klovnaftrækkerfisk
Finnish (Suomi) Pantterisäppikala
French (Français) Baliste Clown
Italian (Italiano) Pesce Balestra Pagliaccio
Japanese (日本語) Mongarakawahagi
Dutch (Nederlands) Luipaardtrekkervis
Polish (Polski) Rogatnica Jasnoplama
Portuguese (Português) Porco Palhaço
Swedish (Svenska) Clowntryckare