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Red-toothed triggerfish

Detailed Description

Red-toothed triggerfish. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, an individual was spotted off the Florida Coast in May 2021. USGS and partners quickly live-captured the fish as part of early detection rapid response efforts. Learn more: https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=3608

Sources/Usage

Courtesy of Kelsy Von De Bur, Frost Science

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