Triggerfish
Ornately Patterned Reef Dwellers
All it takes is seeing a triggerfish swim by to know you are officially in the tropics. These brightly colored and ornately patterned fish are common to the subtropical and tropical regions of the world’s oceans, with the highest species diversity found in the Indo-Pacific. There are roughly 40 different species of triggerfish averaging 20-50 cm (8-20 in) in length; however, the stone triggerfish reaches up to 1 m (3.3 ft) long.
Diving with triggerfish is a photographer’s delight as they are often marked with visually striking lines and spots. You can find them roaming the bottom of the reef, looking for small fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and sea urchins to consume. Triggerfish are generally solitary except during mating season. Take caution during this season, as they can become particularly aggressive. Explore the map below to find out where you can go diving with triggerfish.
Popular dive sites
R.M.S. Maitai
8 Logged dives • 9 Sightings The 1892 built, 3400 tons steamship R.M.S. Maitai struck the reef outside Avarua Harbour on Christmas Day 1916. After over 100 years of resting just below the surf zone, the wreck is now part of the reef. The wreckage is scattered over a large area. Depth 10 metresCook Islands
Ibel D’Orange
11 Logged dives • 7 Sightings 5 Menit dengan kapal dari pulau Tinabo Besar Taman Nasional Taka Bonerate Selayar, pinnacle, entri 18 meter, kedalaman max 32 meter. soft corals dan hard coralsIndonesia
Sofias
14 Logged dives • 8 Sightings This headland is just five minutes boat ride from Nabucco Spice Island Resort. A marginal reef with beautiful coral blocks, teeming with sea life, dropping to a sandy plateau.Indonesia
Block 24
16 Logged dives • 9 Sightings Another lovely shore dive with lots of fish life, it can also be done by a boat drop just 3 or 4-minutes (1km) from the resort, visibility is typically low at around 6m/20’ however excellent for searching for critters and can be dived 24-hours a day. This is best dived on an incoming tide. Enjoy!Fiji
