Species
Starry Triggerfish
Abalistes stellatus
Also known as Flat-Tailed Trigger-Fish · Flat-Tailed Triggerfish · Starry Trigger-Fish
Tier 5medium tackleNSWWA
0 waypoints24–42 cm (max 60 cm) typical
Overview: about starry triggerfish
Feisty bottom-dweller found in NSW and WA estuaries and bays, growing to 60cm. Target with crabs, molluscs or jigs in 4-120m, working close to structure. Good eating, but beware of strong spines when handling.
Biology: Starry Triggerfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Estuary
- Typical size
- 24–42 cm (max 60 cm)
- Depth range
- 4–120 m
- Diet
- benthic invertebrates and its diet includes crabs, molluscs and sea urchins
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
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