Meet the queen triggerfish in Great Maya Reef! The name triggerfish comes from their ability to lock its dorsal fin. When upright, the dorsal-fin spine is locked in place by its second spine. The first spine can only be lowered after the second is pulled back, like a trigger! | Audubon Aquarium

2.8K views · 30 reactions | "Meet the Titan Triggerfish ⚡ — the ‘reef guardian.’ They can grow up to 2.5 feet and will fiercely protect their nest, even chasing away divers! Brave little boss of the reef. " | Spearfishing Unofficial #FunFishFacts #TitanTriggerfish #ReefGuardian #OceanLife #MarineFacts #UnderwaterWorld | Spearfishing Unofficial | Facebook

Stay away! ❌ ❌ Triggerfish are a distinctive and ecologically important group of reef fish commonly found throughout the Great Barrier Reef. Triggerfish are easily recognised by their angular bodies, vivid markings, and unique dorsal fin mechanism—hence the name "triggerfish." One of the most well-known species is the Titan Triggerfish, which can grow up to 75 cm in length. During breeding season, these fish become highly territorial and are known to defend their nests vigorously from intruders-