Balistidae Collection

Triggerfish skeleton, X-ray
Triggerfish skeleton. Coloured X-ray of a triggerfish (family Balistidae). Its name originates from its ability to erect the first two dorsal spines (upper left), which can then lock or unlock

Blue tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), Bicolour angelfish (Centropyge bicolor), Elongate surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata)

Yellow tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Falcula butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula), Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), Golden butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus)

Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) Egypt, Red Sea

Blue / Rippled triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), adult and three juveniles, composite image on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Indo-Pacific

Grey triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) portrait, Tenerife, Canary Islands. August

School of Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) gather tightly together as they rest during the day, with a Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum)

A portrait of a clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) on a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Misool Marine Protected Area. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) in Hawaiian reef scene with Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) Hawaii

Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) swimming over reef, usually dark black in color, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Slate pencil sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on a reef with Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) and a Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) swimming above, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

RF - Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) swimming over hard coral (Acropora sp.) gardens. Kri Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Dampier Strait, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Pinktail Durgon, Melichthys vidua, Hawaii, USA
Pinktail durgon (Melichthys vidua) more correctly refered to as the pinktail triggerfish, reach about one foot in length; Hawaii, United States of America

Hawaii, Picasso Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus Rectangulus) Swimming Over Coral

Balistes capriscus, or Grey Triggerfish (described here as a Filefish). Date: 1865

Yellowmargin Triggerfish -Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus-, Palau

Balistoides conspicillum, clown triggerfish
A close up of plate 178 (LS) from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton

Illustration, Clown Triggerfish (balistoides conspicillum), front view

Titan triggerfish picking at coral, Solomon Islands
Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) picking at coral with Barracuda school visible in background, Solomon Islands

Clown triggerfish swimming in Fiji
Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) swimming at Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Halfmoon Triggerfish (Sufflamen chrysopterum) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Scythe Triggerfish (Sufflamen bursa) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Gilded Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus) adult female, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) adult, swimming in reef, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Halfmoon Triggerfish (Sufflamen chrysopterum) juvenile, swimming, Tanjung Mamau, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Triggerfish (Balistidae) showing prominent, tough lips

Fish on a reef C014 / 2892
Fish on a reef. Triggerfish (family Balistidae) swimming over Acropora sp. coral on the sandy sea bed. Photographed in the Maldives

A clown triggerfish in the Maldives
A clown triggerfish, Balistoides conspicillum, photographed against the reef it inhabits. Found at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Parika scaber, leatherjacket
Ff. 247. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Balistoides conspicillum, clown triggerfish
LS Plate 178 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Melichthys vidua, pinktail triggerfish

LS Plate 116 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Rhinecanthus rectangulus, wedge-tailed triggerfish
Ff. 58a. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Balistes vetula, queen trigggerfish
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Colourful illustration of two fish and a stomatopod
Plate 28 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Arabian Picasso triggerfish, Rhinecanthus assasi, Panorama Reef (Abu Alama), Red Sea, Egypt

Red-toothed Triggerfish (Odonus niger) adult, close-up of tail, sleeping at night, Tutuntute, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) adult, feeding in sand on reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Blackbar Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus) juvenile, burying in sand, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) subadult, swimming, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Filefish and plant. Filefish (family Balistidae) swimming next to a marine plant. This fish is camouflaged to look like the plant. The imitation of plants by animals is known as phytomimesis

Juvenile blue triggerfish, Pseudobalistes fuscus, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Red-tailed triggerfish. (Xanthichthys mento). Roca Redonda Islet, Galapagos, Ecuador. 1989
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Picasso or blackbar triggerfish, Rhinecanthus aculeatus, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Balistidae: A Closer Look at Triggerfish Skeletons and X-ray Imagery" Dive into the mesmerizing realm of Balistidae, where triggerfish reign supreme. With their unique skeletal structure and captivating x-ray images, these creatures captivate both scientists and enthusiasts alike. Immerse yourself in a blue tropical reef fish composite image set against a striking black background. Here, you'll encounter the majestic Blue Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), gracefully swimming alongside the vibrant Bicolour Angelfish (Centropyge bicolor) and Elongate Surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata). Witness the elegance of the Yellowtail Tang/Surgeonfish (Zebrasoma xanthurum) as it glides through this underwater paradise. In another stunning composition featuring yellow tropical reef fish on a dark backdrop, marvel at the Falcula Butterflyfish's (Chaetodon falcula) intricate patterns. Admire the peculiar shape of the Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) and Golden Butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus), while encountering the playful Red Sea Clownfish (Amphiprion bicinctus). Journey to Egypt's Red Sea waters to witness firsthand an enchanting Blue Triggerfish in its natural habitat. Observe its distinctive features amidst coral reefs that teem with life. Be awestruck by a portrait capturing every detail of a Clown Triggerfish's allure as it thrives within a vibrant coral reef ecosystem. Delve deeper into marine biodiversity with an awe-inspiring scene showcasing Slate Pencil Sea Urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) harmoniously coexisting with Black Triggerfish. Witness how they share space with Bluestripe Snappers above them in Maui's Pacific Ocean waters. Encounter Grey Triggerfish off Tenerife's Canary Islands, where they proudly display their unique characteristics.