Though titan triggerfish are usually wary of divers and snorkelers, females can be territorial and aggressive around their nests during the reproduction season, which occurs for about a week …

2015年12月1日 · Titan triggerfish, Balistoides viridescens, is one helluva fish which patrols shallow reef waters from the Red Sea the Indo-Pacific. A close relative of the clown triggerfish, …

Reports are given of five cases of divers sustaining bites from triggerfishes. The most dangerous of the triggerfishes are the tropical Indo-Pacific species Pseudobalistes fuscus and …

2021年10月9日 · Luckily, there are some clear signs indicating that trouble is coming your way! Their first dorsal fin has three spines, which can be locked into an “erect” position. The first …

The Titan can be very aggressive towards divers and snorkellers. Especially during reproduction season it is very territorial and will guard its nest (which it lays in a flat sandy area) vigorously …

Although bites are not venomous, the strong teeth can inflict serious injury that may require medical attention. The threat posture includes the triggerfish facing the intruder while holding …

Female titan triggerfish can exhibit aggressive nest guarding behaviour during their breeding season, attacking divers during which their strong teeth can inflict painful injuries. They feed …

2018年10月11日 · A titan triggerfish came out of nowhere within 10 minutes after dive guide and me jumped in, and we were going along a wall near Mactan Island in Philippines. It felt like …

2017年8月11日 · Titan Triggerfish. Also known as the giant triggerfish or mustache triggerfish, the titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) is an unusual looking creature. It is found throughout …

While it is usually noted that Trigger fish only attack when you are in the territory where they are protecting their nests, this may not be true, as many trigger fish attack report indicate …