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Red-toothed triggerfish / Redtooth triggerfish

Its two red fangs are the origin of its Japanese name. They gather in large schools, and live in areas with strong tidal flows. This image of the red-toothed triggerfish in its natural habitat was taken from an unmanned underwater vehicle.

Scientific name Odonus niger
English name Red-toothed triggerfish / Redtooth triggerfish
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