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Xanthichthys auromarginatus

The gilded triggerfish or blue-throated triggerfish, Xanthichthys auromarginatus, is a spotted gray triggerfish. Males of the species have blue cheeks and yellow-bordered, white fins. It is widely, but locally, distributed at islands in the Indo-Pacific.
Unlike most triggerfish, it is rarely aggressive towards other fish. This fish usually does not attack any sessile invertebrates, but may eat ornamental shrimp.

Xanthichthys auromarginatus

Xanthichthys auromarginatus

01 Care

MODERATE CARE – It is a social fish.

02 Diet

*Carnivorous  *Frozen Food  *Live Food

03 Light

MEDIUM – HIGH

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