Ocean Triggerfish
Canthidermis sufflamen
Also called ocean trigger, turbot
A large, robust triggerfish with a distinctive compressed body and strong teeth used for crushing shellfish and crustaceans. Known for their aggressive behavior and powerful bite.
Ocean Triggerfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Canthidermis sufflamen
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches
- IGFA world record
- 13 lbs
- State record
- 13 lbs 9 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Offshore waters near floating structure and sargassum. Gray-blue coloring. Schooling species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a ocean triggerfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksOcean Triggerfish questions people ask
Ocean Triggerfish is Canthidermis sufflamen. Anglers also call it ocean trigger, turbot.
A typical ocean triggerfish runs 12-18 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 13 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every ocean triggerfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Offshore waters near floating structure and sargassum. Gray-blue coloring. Schooling species. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record ocean triggerfish weighed 13 lbs. The standing state record on file is 13 lbs 9 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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