Bursa Triggerfish

Bursa Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus verrucosus)

The Bursa Triggerfish, also known as the Black Patch Triggerfish or Blackbelly Triggerfish, is scientifically named Sufflamen bursa. Another species, Rhinecanthus verrucosus, features a striking half-white, half-yellow face, a pencil-thin mustache, and a colorful mask across its eyes, along with a prominent black circular patch on its abdomen.This fish requires a spacious aquarium of at least 125 gallons, complete with rocks and caves, as it enjoys rearranging its environment. Notably, it produces a distinctive “grunting” sound.To keep the Bursa Triggerfish healthy, provide a varied diet of meaty foods such as squid, krill, clams, small fish, and hard-shelled shrimp, which help manage its continuously growing teeth.**Approximate Purchase Size:**- Small: 1″ to 2″- Medium: 2″ to 3″- Large: 3″ to 4″