Balistidae

By Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Family Balistidae, which consists of the triggerfishes, are found in tropical and subtropical oceans and live near coral and rocky substrates. Some species within the Family are popular aquarium fishes.

Non-native Fish Species from Family Balistidae Found in Florida Waters
Genus and Species	Common Name	Continent of Origin	Population Status	Florida Record
Balistoides conspicillum	clown triggerfish	Indo-Pacific	Unknown	Collection Info
Odonus niger	red-toothed triggerfish	Indo-Pacific	Eradicated	Collection Info
Rhinecanthus aculeatus	lagoon triggerfish	Indo-Pacific	Eradicated/Failed	Collection Info
Rhinecanthus verrucosus	bursa triggerfish	Indo-Pacific	Failed	Collection Info

Balistidae

Non-native Fish Species from Family Balistidae Found in Florida Waters