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The triggerfish is the tough, pig-faced fish Egyptian anglers call 'Khanzira' or 'Hallouf' (the pig), after its blunt snout and powerful jaws. It uses strong teeth to crush crabs, urchins and shellfish — and to bite straight through hooks and bait. Stubborn on the line and surprisingly good eating.
-fish squid, crab or shrimp near reef and rubble with strong hooks — their beak-like teeth shred light tackle and bait.
Reefs, wrecks, rocky bottoms, harbour walls
Over reef and rubble bottoms in warm months, daytime.
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Medium outfit with a and a strong, sharp hook.
A fresh squid fished on the is the reliable choice.
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Eating & safety
Edible; titan triggerfish get aggressive near nests and have powerful teeth that can bite.
Stung or poisoned? First-aid steps →'the pig' — both names paired with Balistes capriscus by an Egyptian fishing team
source: Stanly Fishing Team (Egypt, Facebook) ↗Best conditions: Over reef and rubble bottoms in warm months, daytime.
A triggerfish can lock its first dorsal spine upright with a second 'trigger' spine — wedging itself into reef cracks so predators can't pull it out. Its strong teeth shred most light hooks.