Trigger Fish Collection

Discover the fascinating world of triggerfish: from their intricate skeletons to stunning X-ray views

Trigger Fish Collection: Triggerfish skeleton, X-ray

Triggerfish skeleton, X-ray
Triggerfish skeleton. Coloured X-ray of a triggerfish (family Balistidae). Its name originates from its ability to erect the first two dorsal spines (upper left), which can then lock or unlock

Trigger Fish Collection: Arabian Picasso triggerfish

Arabian Picasso triggerfish (Rhinecanthus assasi). The Arabian Picasso triggerfish is found in shallow, sandy areas of coral reefs in the western Indian Ocean

Trigger Fish Collection: Triggerfish / Picasso / White-barred Fish

Triggerfish / Picasso / White-barred Fish
KEL-995 Picasso / White-barred TRIGGERFISH / Picasso Fish Rhinecanthus aculeatus Indo Pacific, including Hawaii and Atlantic coast of Africa Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display

Trigger Fish Collection: Blue triggerfish

Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus). Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Trigger Fish Collection: Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) The largest of the triggerfish family

Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) The largest of the triggerfish family
Mark Harding / SplashdownDirect

Trigger Fish Collection: Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum), swimming over tropical coral reef

Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum), swimming over tropical coral reef
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Trigger Fish Collection: Balistoides conspicillum, clown triggerfish

Balistoides conspicillum, clown triggerfish
A close up of plate 178 (LS) from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton

Orange Lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus), Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Asia

Trigger Fish Collection: Redtooth / Red-toothed Triggerfish - being cleaned by a Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus)

Redtooth / Red-toothed Triggerfish - being cleaned by a Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - Maldives
LEE-100 Redtooth / Red-toothed Triggerfish - being cleaned by a Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) Maldives Odonus niger Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Trigger Fish Collection: Cleaner Wrasse - cleaning Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides sp. ) - Maldives

Cleaner Wrasse - cleaning Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides sp. ) - Maldives
LEE-70 Cleaner Wrasse - cleaning Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides sp.) Maldives Labroides dimidiatus Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Trigger Fish Collection: Titan Triggerfish - with Cleaner Wrasse (Labridae sp. ) - Red Sea

Titan Triggerfish - with Cleaner Wrasse (Labridae sp. ) - Red Sea
LEE-35 Titan Triggerfish - with Cleaner Wrasse (Labridae sp.) Red Sea Balistoides viridescens Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Trigger Fish
LA-195 TRIGGER FISH Pseudobalistes fuscus Jean Michel Labat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Trigger Fish Collection: juvenile triggerfish, Pristine Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi / Wakatobi Archilpelago Marine Preserve

juvenile triggerfish, Pristine Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi / Wakatobi Archilpelago Marine Preserve
juvenile triggerfish, Pristine Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi/Wakatobi Archilpelago Marine Preserve, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, S.E. Asia

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Cleaner wrasse fish on coral reef

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Underside view of clown triggerfish

Trigger Fish Collection: Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) and Scalefin Anthias (Anthias Squamipinnis)

Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) and Scalefin Anthias (Anthias Squamipinnis), with corals, Red Sea, Egypt

Trigger Fish Collection: Arabian Picasso triggerfish, Rhinecanthus assasi, Panorama Reef (Abu Alama), Red Sea

Arabian Picasso triggerfish, Rhinecanthus assasi, Panorama Reef (Abu Alama), Red Sea, Egypt

Trigger Fish Collection: Red-toothed Triggerfish (Odonus niger) adult, close-up of tail, sleeping at night, Tutuntute

Red-toothed Triggerfish (Odonus niger) adult, close-up of tail, sleeping at night, Tutuntute, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Trigger Fish Collection: Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) adult, feeding in sand on reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah

Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) adult, feeding in sand on reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Trigger Fish Collection: Blackbar Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus) juvenile, burying in sand, Reta Island

Blackbar Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus) juvenile, burying in sand, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Trigger Fish Collection: Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) subadult, swimming, Ambon Island

Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) subadult, swimming, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Trigger Fish Collection: Grey Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) dead adult, washed up on beach strandline, Widemouth Bay

Grey Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) dead adult, washed up on beach strandline, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, England, january

Trigger Fish Collection: Filefish and plant

Filefish and plant. Filefish (family Balistidae) swimming next to a marine plant. This fish is camouflaged to look like the plant. The imitation of plants by animals is known as phytomimesis

Trigger Fish Collection: Orange-lined triggerfish

Orange-lined triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) feeding on corals. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Trigger Fish Collection: Yellowmargin triggerfish

Yellowmargin triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus). Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Trigger Fish Collection: Redtoothed triggerfish

Redtoothed triggerfish (Odonus niger, blue) with cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus, yellow and white). Photographed off Bali, Indonesia

Trigger Fish Collection: Black Scraper Triggerfish, reefs northwest Pacific

Black Scraper Triggerfish, reefs northwest Pacific
PM-10614 Black Scraper Triggerfish, reefs northwest Pacific. Thamnaconus modestus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Trigger Fish Collection: Scimitar Triggerfish - feeds on algae and detritus - Papua New Guinea

Scimitar Triggerfish - feeds on algae and detritus - Papua New Guinea
VT-8945 Scimitar Triggerfish - feeds on algae and detritus Papua New Guinea Sufflamen bursa Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Trigger Fish Collection: Eye of Triggerfish

Eye of Triggerfish
PM-10294 Eye of Triggerfish Balistes capriscus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Trigger Fish Collection: Triggerfish attacking its own reflection

Triggerfish attacking its own reflection
PM-10221 Triggerfish attacking its own reflection. Balistoides niger Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Trigger Fish Collection: Trigger fish - Aquariumgalicia Reboredo Galicia Spain

Trigger fish - Aquariumgalicia Reboredo Galicia Spain
MAB-251 Trigger fish Aquariumgalicia Reboredo Galicia, Spain Balistes carolensis Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Trigger Fish Collection: Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens). This aggressive predator uses its strong teeth

Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens). This aggressive predator uses its strong teeth
AUS-653 Titan triggerfish, predator with strong teeth and jaws to tear apart shelled prey such as crabs. Andaman Sea, Thailand Balistoides viridescens Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com

Trigger Fish Collection: Blue triggerfish. Red Sea

Blue triggerfish. Red Sea
Mark Harding / SplashdownDirect

Trigger Fish Collection: Black durgon, Melichthys niger, St. Peter and St. Pauls rocks, Brazil, Atlantic Ocean

Black durgon, Melichthys niger, St. Peter and St. Pauls rocks, Brazil, Atlantic Ocean
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Trigger Fish Collection: Green algae, Caulerpa racemosa and black durgon, Melichthys niger, schooling, St. Peter and St

Green algae, Caulerpa racemosa and black durgon, Melichthys niger, schooling, St. Peter and St
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Trigger Fish Collection: Red-tailed triggerfish. (Xanthichthys mento). Roca Redonda Islet, Galapagos, Ecuador. 1989

Red-tailed triggerfish. (Xanthichthys mento). Roca Redonda Islet, Galapagos, Ecuador. 1989
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Trigger Fish Collection: Bignose unicornfish off reef with barracuda and trigger fish, Palau. (Naso vlamingii)

Bignose unicornfish off reef with barracuda and trigger fish, Palau. (Naso vlamingii). Palau (Belau), Pacific
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Blue triggerfish. Red Sea
Mark Harding / SplashdownDirect

Trigger Fish Collection: Clown Triggerfish - This most beautiful fish is normally shy but can be very aggressive when

Clown Triggerfish - This most beautiful fish is normally shy but can be very aggressive when protecting its eggs
VT-8877 Clown Triggerfish Indonesia, Indo Pacific Balistoides conspicillum. Is normally shy but can be very aggressive when protecting its eggs

Trigger Fish Collection: Blackbar Triggerfish / Picasso Fish - Tropical coastal lagoons

Blackbar Triggerfish / Picasso Fish - Tropical coastal lagoons, Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to South Africa
PM-10506 Blackbar Triggerfish / Picasso Fish Tropical coastal lagoons, Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to South Africa, Australia to Hawaii and Japan

Trigger Fish Collection: White-blotched Triggerfish- widespread among shallow coral reefs, Indo-Pacific coasts

White-blotched Triggerfish- widespread among shallow coral reefs, Indo-Pacific coasts
PM-10093 White-blotched Triggerfish - widespread among shallow coral reefs Indo-Pacific Balistoides niger Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Discover the fascinating world of triggerfish: from their intricate skeletons to stunning X-ray views. Meet the Arabian Picasso triggerfish, a true masterpiece of nature with its vibrant colors and unique patterns resembling a Picasso painting. Also known as the White-barred Fish, this species captivates with its elegance. Dive into the depths and encounter the mesmerizing Blue triggerfish, an enchanting creature that glides effortlessly through coral reefs. But beware of the Titan Triggerfish, for it is not only the largest in its family but also fiercely protective during nesting season, especially in the Red Sea. Witness a spectacle at Sipidan, Mabul in Malaysia as the Clown Triggerfish gracefully swims over tropical coral reefs, showcasing its distinctive spotted markings. Marvel at Balistoides conspicillum's charm and charisma. Travel to Southern Thailand's Andaman Sea where you'll find yourself enchanted by the Orange Lined Triggerfish. Its vibrant orange stripes against a backdrop of crystal-clear waters will leave you breathless. Venture to Lembeh Straits in Indonesia and be amazed by Yellowmargin Triggerfish; these adults display striking yellow margins that add a touch of radiance to their appearance. Experience symbiotic relationships as you witness a Cleaner Wrasse diligently cleaning Redtooth / Red-toothed Triggerfish off Maldives' coast—a testament to nature's delicate balance. Delve deeper into this interaction as Cleaner Wrasse fearlessly cleans even formidable Titans like Balistoides sp. , creating harmony amidst contrasting sizes. Immerse yourself further into this underwater world and observe how Titans forge unlikely friendships with Cleaner Wrasse in Egypt's Red Sea—an extraordinary sight indeed. Triggerfish—diverse yet captivating creatures that continue to astound us with their beauty and behaviors across oceans worldwide.