It's all in the name - Triggerfish

16 reactions | 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 | Facebook

"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

9.5K views · 299 reactions | Triggerfish the boss of the reef  : @rijal_komodo_sea https://www.instagram.com/rijal_komodo_sea/ | Diving Specials | Facebook

The Titan Triggerfish. Most Master Reef Guides will have a story or two to tell about the infamous Titan Triggerfish. Fairly docile for the most part of the year, they can get very feisty in nesting season and may attack those unfortunate enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time including snorkellers and divers. But don't worry, your onboard Master Reef Guide will inform you in advance if you're heading to a site which may have a nesting triggerfish present and help you to avoid these a