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The Sea of Tropical Fish

Halfmoon triggerfish

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This species is commonly seen on Okinawa’s coral reefs. It gets its Japanese name from the white edges of its tail fin. It is less aggressive than other triggerfish species (Balistidae family).  

Scientific name Sufflamen chrysopterum
English name Halfmoon triggerfish
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