Greene's Triggerfish
Xanthichthys greenei
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Tetraodontiformes
- Family
- Balistidae
Les Balistidae (Balistes ou Balistidés en français) sont une famille de poissons de l'ordre des Tetraodontiformes. Elle comprend 12 genres et 40 espèces. Ces espèces sont également appelées cochons de mer ou poisson-gachettes (triggerfish) dans les pays anglo-saxons.
Xanthichthys greenei, also known as the Kiri triggerfish, is a relatively new species of triggerfish first identified in 2005 from Kiritimati (Christmas Island) atoll, Kiribati. It is abundant on coral rubble and holes adjacent to deeper drop-offs at several localities of the coasts of Kiritimati. It has always been observed near the reef substratum, where it would seek shelter when approached.
Los pejepuercos, peces ballesta o Balistidae es una familia de peces coloridos. Frecuentemente tienen rayas y manchas y habitan las aguas cálidas costeñas del Océano Atlántico, Mar Mediterráneo, y el Océano Índico-Pacífico. Anatomía y apariencia Los Balistidae miden entre 20 cm y 90 cm (8 pulgadas a 3 pies).
Distribution
More from the same family

Orange-lined Triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
Balistidae
Gray Triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
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Finescale Triggerfish
Balistes polylepis
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Queen Triggerfish
Balistes vetula
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Clown Triggerfish
Balistoides conspicillum
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Titan Triggerfish
Balistoides viridescens
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Rough Triggerfish
Canthidermis maculata
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Pinktail Triggerfish
Melichthys vidua
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