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Finescale Triggerfish

Balistes polylepis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Balistidae ›Genus: Balistes

About

Balistes polylepis or Finescale triggerfish is a species of Balistes found in the Pacific Coast from San Francisco down to Callao, Peru and the Galapagos.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Finescale Triggerfish?
The scientific name of Finescale Triggerfish is Balistes polylepis.
What is the conservation status of Finescale Triggerfish?
The Finescale Triggerfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Finescale Triggerfish belong to?
Finescale Triggerfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Finescale Triggerfish belong to?
Finescale Triggerfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Finescale Triggerfish belong to?
Finescale Triggerfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Finescale Triggerfish belong to?
Finescale Triggerfish belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
What family does Finescale Triggerfish belong to?
Finescale Triggerfish belongs to the family Balistidae.
What genus does Finescale Triggerfish belong to?
Finescale Triggerfish belongs to the genus Balistes.