Species FishArabian Picasso Triggerfish

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish

Rhinecanthus assasi

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Illustration of Arabian Picasso Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus assasi)

The Arabian Picasso Triggerfish is a striking fish with a colorful pattern resembling a Picasso painting. It is known for its strong beak-like teeth, which it uses to crack open hard-shelled prey.

Habitat
Coral reefs and lagoons.
Diet
Crustaceans, mollusks, and algae.
How common
Uncommon

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