Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

Starry Triggerfish (species: Abalistes stellatus)
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sat, 26 Aug 2017 04:56:16

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Cobia Hole

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 15 m and 17 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 5 specimens. (exact)
  • specimens alive when found.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • Reproduction was occurring.

This could have been a spawning aggregation although spawning behaviour was not observed. the five fish ranged in sized from about 30 to 50 cm.

Supporting photos