1,880 observations
Lei Triggerfish
Sufflamen bursa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Balistidae ›Genus: Sufflamen
About
Sufflamen bursa, also known as the Bursa, Scythe or Boomerang Triggerfish, is a Triggerfish from the Indo-Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 25 cm in length. "Scythe" markings on the tail of the triggerfish contain pigments which may change hue from light yellow to dark brown depending on mood of the fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lei Triggerfish is Sufflamen bursa.
- Lei Triggerfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lei Triggerfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Lei Triggerfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Lei Triggerfish belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
- Lei Triggerfish belongs to the family Balistidae.
- Lei Triggerfish belongs to the genus Sufflamen.