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Striped triggerfish
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The striped triggerfish inhabits rocky areas and coral reefs down to a depth of 100 meters. There are many brown longitudinal lines on the upper half of its body. It has a distinctive beautiful red tail fin. It mainly feeds on zooplankton. It is not usually eaten in Okinawa.

Scientific name Xanthichthys lineopunctatus
English name Striped triggerfish

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