Appearance
The queen triggerfish reaches 60 cm , though most only are about half that length. It is typically blue, purple, turquoise and green with a yellowish throat, and light blue lines on the fins and head. It can change colour somewhat to match its surroundings, or if subjected to stress.
Naming
This fish is called ''cochino'' in Cuba, and this is the probable origin of the name ''Bahía de Cochinos'', which is known as the Bay of Pigs in English.Distribution
In the western Atlantic, it ranges from Canada to southern Brazil, and in the eastern Atlantic it is found at Ascension, Cape Verde, Azores and south to Angola. It is reasonably common in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.Habitat
The queen triggerfish is typically found at coral and rocky reefs in depths of 3–30 m , but it can occur as deep as 275 m and sometimes over areas with sand or seagrass.It preys on a variety of invertebrates, notably sea urchins.
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