Redtoothed Triggerfish by @big.blue.sea The Redtoothed triggerfish (Odonus niger) is a triggerfish of the tropical Indo-Pacific area, and the sole member of its genus. Some other common names include blue triggerfish, redfang triggerfish, redtoothed filefish, and Niger triggerfish. Redtoothed Niger Triggerfish are normally deep purple with bluish-green markings on their heads and glowing light blue margins on the tail lobes and fins. Just like other fish in the family Balistidae, the tail is lyr

The blue triggerfish (Odonus niger) is a captivating marine species found in the tropical Indo-Pacific area. Its deep purple body features bluish-green markings on the head, and its tail lobes and fins exhibit glowing light blue margins. Remarkably, the triggerfish can change color based on mood, food availability, and water quality—from purple to shades of blue and bluish-green. These agile swimmers primarily feed on zooplankton and sponges, and they’re known to be carnivorous, consuming krill,

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