The triggerfish is a bold, oval reef fish with a locking dorsal spine it raises to wedge into holes.
How to recognize it
An oval, deep-bodied fish with eyes set high and a small mouth, often curious about divers.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Rosa vieja, Bajo humedo, Bajo alicia, Canal del ingles, Transilvania, Socorro, Bajo de los pargos, Fondo loco. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
Diver's note
Nesting triggerfish can be territorial. Give them space during breeding season and they leave you alone.
Dive with respect
We practice good buoyancy and never touch or chase marine life. Watching an animal behave naturally is the whole point, and it keeps the reef of Isla Fuerte alive for the next diver.
