Author: (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
FBname: Halfmoon triggerfish
Comments: Inhabit coastal to outer reefs.  Habitats from silty lagoons to pristine outer reef walls (Ref. 48637).  Occur in shallow lagoon and seaward reefs.  Solitary and territorial.  Feed on a wide variety of invertebrates.  Also taken by drive-in nets (Ref. 9770).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Monogamous (Ref. 52884).  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.