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Ray-finned Fishes of Zihuatanejo

CLASS ACTINOPTERYGII

Orangeside Triggerfish

Sufflamen verres

The orangeside triggerfish (Sufflamen verres) is a species of triggerfish found along the Pacific coast of Central and South America from Mexico to Ecuador. Common around rocky reefs and along continental coast. Feeds on sea urchins, small crustaceans and mollusks, often blowing into sand to uncover prey or turn over urchins.

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