Author: (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
FBname: Yellow-spotted triggerfish
Comments: Occur in clear shallow lagoons and seaward reefs; sandy areas near reef patches of reef edge are preferred.  Adults on deep reefs or with shipwrecks, usually deeper than 30 meters.  Juveniles inshore on rubble reef or small outcrops on open substrate (Ref. 48637).  Feed on sea urchins, crustaceans, mollusks, dead fish, tunicates or corals (Ref. 5503).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Monogamous (Ref. 52884).  Also caught with drive-in nets.  Marketed fresh and dried-salted (Ref. 9770).