Huma Triggerfish

This rare species is found only on the Great Barrier Reef a few other locations in the South Pacific. Like all triggers, it does great in captivity, and is less aggressive than most triggers, including other species of Rhinecanthus.

Latin Name: Rhinecanthus lunula

Common Name: Lunula Trigger

Also known as: Lunar Trigger

Origin: South Pacific, Australia

Minimum Aquarium Size: 75 Gallon

Diet and Feeding: Meaty foods and frozen preparations for herbivores. Feed young individuals several times a day.

Difficulty: 5 (5=Easy 1=Difficult)

Reef Compatibility: Not suitable for a reef aquarium as it feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates.

Related Fish: Assasi Triggerfish, Bursa Trigger, Rectangle Trigger