Chris Calle: Orangestriped Triggerfish Swimming

Artist: Chris Calle
1961 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1993
Image Size: 15.25 by 11.5 inches
Overall Size: 23 by 20 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Hot Press Illustration Board

Some of the world's most colorful and eye-catching fish are found in Micronesian waters. The Bennett's Butterflyfish is among the most striking in coloration. Characterized by a brilliant yellow body with a distinctive black spot rimmed in white, it takes on a more somber pattern during evening hours while feeding on coral polyps at the ocean bottom. The handsome Orangestriped Triggerfish shares this appetite for polyps and can effortlessly nip off brittle pieces of coral with its powerful teeth and jaws. When this fish is disturbed, the first of its three stout spines on the dorsal fin locks upright and can be dropped only when the second smaller "trigger" spine, which fits into a groove behind the first, is depressed. Another sea creature common to Micronesia is the Regal Angelfish. The male of this species will tirelessly defend its territory, which often includes a "harem" of two to five females. Most Moray eels are also considered highly defensive. However, the distinctive Zebra Moray, despite its snake-like appearance, is surprisingly docile and shy.

This painting was originally published on the Federated States of Micronesia 50¢ Orangestriped Triggerfish Native Fish stamp issued May 14, 1993.

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