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[edit] Picasso trigger Scientific Name Rhinecanthus Aculeatus Max. Size: 12" but usually smaller Tank Size: 75 gal or larger Aggression: can be aggresive towards members of the same species and fish its own size Hardiness: very hardy Reef-Safe: No Available as captive-bred: No

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Physical Description

A number of diagonal white bars slant upwards and forwards from the anal fin. Mouth and jawline are accentuated with colour and a blue and yellow-brown stripes accross the head connects the eye with the pectoral fin base.

Distribution

Indo-Pacific and Atlantic

Taxonomic Stuff you know you Care About

• Family: Balistidae
• Genus: Rhinecanthus
• Species:Aculeatus

Behavior

Aggressive

Feeding

Crustaceans, Molluscs, sea meat. A bold eater

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Additional Notes

This fish may emit a whirring sound when startled, this lends to it's alternate name, the huma huma triggerfish