Blue Throat Trigger

Also known as the Bluejaw Trigger, Blue Chin Trigger, or Gilded Trigger, The female Blue Jaw Triggerfish lacks the blue patch on the throat and yellow tail but don’t let that detract from the attractiveness of this fish. Female Blue Jaw Triggerfish have a striking blue ring around their eye and a pretty lavendar/gray blue color with gray to white spots on the body that make an interesting linear pattern.

Maximum Size: 12″

Care Level: Intermediate

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Feeding: Carnivore

Minimum Tank Size: 60g

Reef Compatible: With Caution (Will eat small fish and inverts)

Scientific Name: Xanthichthys auromarginatus

Water Conditions: 70-78F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025

The Fish pictured here are representative only and the livestock you receive may vary in pattern, coloration and shape.