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Lagoon Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
- Worldwide
- 4,299 observations
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About
The lagoon triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus), also known as the blackbar triggerfish, the Picasso triggerfish, the Picassofish, and the Jamal, is a triggerfish, up to 30 cm in length, found on reefs in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Aug 21, 2026Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: Sarah SunView observation from Aug 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 21, 2026Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: Sarah SunView observation from Aug 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 11, 2026Fitzroy Island, AUObserver: mashaleveneView observation from Jul 11, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 4, 2026Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: Eirin MView observation from Jun 4, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 5, 2026Fitzroy Island, Queensland 4871, AustraliaObserver: MitchView observation from May 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 5, 2026Fitzroy Island, Queensland 4871, AustraliaObserver: MitchView observation from May 5, 2026 on iNaturalist