Arabian Picasso triggerfish

Rhinecanthus assasi

Arabian Picasso triggerfish

Picasso triggerfish, Arabian picassofish

Distribution: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf. Easy to spot while snorkeling in Egypt and Jordan.

May be confused with Rhinecanthus verrucosus, Rhinecanthus aculeatus and Rhinecanthus rectangulus

Spots where Rhinecanthus assasi has been spotted by snorkelers

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