Species Summary for Balistes carolinensis (Grey Triggerfish)
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Balistes carolinensis (Grey Triggerfish)
Balistes carolinensis
Grey Triggerfish
Gmelin, 1789

Obtains a maximum size of 60 cm (23.6 in) TL.

Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean to Moçamedes, Angola. Western Atlantic: Nova Scotia (Canada), Bermuda, and northern Gulf of Mexico to Argentina. Benthopelagic at depths of 0 - 100 m (0.0 - 328.0 ft).

AquaMaps for Balistes carolinensis (Grey Triggerfish)
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1564: Balistes carolinensis (Grey Triggerfish)
Photo By: Robert M. Fenner  Overall Rating: 0Overall Rating: 0Overall Rating: 0Overall Rating: 0Overall Rating: 0
Environment Marine Climate Subtropical (58°N - 37°S)
Water Depth 0 - 100 m (0.0 - 328.0 ft) Water Temperature
Difficulty Rating Unknown Aquarium Size
Aggressiveness Invert Compatibility
Diet Type Maximum Size 60 cm (23.6 in) TL
Lighting Current
pH 8.2 - 8.4 Specific Gravity 1.020 - 1.025
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