Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish, Juvenile
| Name: | Gray Triggerfish |
| Scientific Name: | Balistes capriscus |
| Family: | Triggerfishes |
| Taxonomic: | Balistidae |
| ID Group: | Odd Shaped Swimmers |
| Size: | 5 - 9 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen very rarely |
This Triggerfish has blue spots and lines on its upper body and fins. Its color varies from gray to olive-gray or brown, sometimes showing faint bars or blotches on the upper body, while the lower body has fewer blue or white dots and lines.
Gray Triggerfish, especially juveniles, are typically curious or territorial toward divers and allow close approaches.