Clown Triggerfish
Balistoides conspicillum
Sighting evidence at Funafuti Conservation Area, Tuvalu
Clown triggerfish — among the most visually striking reef fish anywhere — are conspicuous on Funafuti's outer reef, their bold black, white, and orange patterns serving as aposematic warnings of their fierce territorial aggression. They use powerful incisor-like teeth to tackle hard-shelled prey including sea urchins, molluscs, and crustaceans, and their foraging excavates the reef surface in ways that create microhabitat for dozens of smaller invertebrate species.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Clown Triggerfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.