Rhinecanthus rectangulus Bloch & schneider 1801

wedge-tail triggerfish
black-banded, white-barred or reef triggerfish

The Wedge-tail triggerfish, Rhinecanthus rectangulus, is easily recognised by its markings. Left is an adult, juveniles are slightly different in appearance and inhabit shallow, surge prone water.

Distribution widespread tropical Indo-west & central Pacific
Max size 25cm
Family Balistidae - Triggerfishes