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Red-toothed triggerfish / Redtooth triggerfish

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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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