| Category: | - underwater |
| Photographer: | Ric Parker - view all photos of Ric Parker |
| Location: | Similan Islands Thailand |
| Dive Site: | Koh Bon Pinnacle |
| Description: | Although usually wary of divers, during mating season Titan triggerfish are known to agressively guard their nests. The triggerfish will face the intruder, the dorsal spine will rise and the fish may roll onto its side for better vision. Titan triggerfish are well known to be agressive around Koh Tao, not so much around the Similan Islands. When faced with an agressive triggerfish it is best to swim away from the nest on your back and put your fin up if the fish attacks. They can inflict serious injury. |
| Species: | Titan triggerfish - view all photos of Titan triggerfish |
| Scientific: | Balistoides viridescens |
| Camera: | SEE & SEE DX8000G |
| Strobes: | YS-110 alpha |
| Lens: | SEA&SEA Wide-Angle Conversion Lens |
| ISO: | 100 |
| F/Stop: | 8.1 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/60 |
| Post Process: | No |
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