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Grey triggerfish Balistes capriscus #114779067
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TheÃÂ grey triggerfishÃÂ Balistes capriscus is aÃÂ ray-finned fishin theÃÂ triggerfishÃÂ family. The species is native to shallow parts of the westernÃÂ AtlanticÃÂ fromÃÂ Nova ScotiaÃÂ toÃÂ ArgentinaÃÂ and also the eastern Atlantic, theÃÂ MediterraneanÃÂ Sea and offÃÂ AngolaÃÂ on the west coast of Africa. In its appearance and habits, the grey triggerfish is a typical member of the genusÃÂ BalistesÃÂ except for its drab, uniformly grey colouration. It is a relatively small fish, usually less than 2.3ÃÂ kg 5ÃÂ lb in weight. It is fished recreationally and despite its tough skin, is an excellent food-fish.