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Boomerang Triggerfish - Sufflamen bursa The particular name is probably due to the scythe-shaped yellow marking crossing the eye. Boomerang Triggerfish,Fall,Geotagged,Indonesia,Sufflamen bursa Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Boomerang Triggerfish - Sufflamen bursa

The particular name is probably due to the scythe-shaped yellow marking crossing the eye.

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"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.

Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jul 25, 2020. Captured Nov 7, 2019 09:12 in Unnamed Road, Kobe, Weda Tengah, Kabupaten Halmahera Tengah, Maluku Utara, Indonesia.
  • TG-5
  • f/5.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200
  • 10.29mm