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Balistes vetula

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Balistes vetula

Balistes vetula, the queen triggerfish or cochino, is a species of triggerfish in the genus Balistes. This fish's coloration is a combination of blue, purple, turquoise, green, yellow, and light blue. It preys on invertebrates, notably sea urchins. In aquariums, it will often eat shrimp, squid, clams, octopuses, scallops, and crabs.

Balistes vetula

References

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  1. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2012). "Balistes vetula" in FishBase. June 2012 version.