Lei Trigger

Latin Name

Sufflamen bursa

Common Name

Lei Trigger

Also known as

Hawaiian Lei Trigger, True Bursa Trigger Scythe Trigger, Bursa Trigger

Fast Facts

AVAILABILITY NOTE
This fish is not often available, so jump on them fast.

This is a handsome species that is less belligerent, and much less often available than many of its relatives. Juveniles are very mild; in fact they are often quite timid. Like any trigger, adults can be more aggressive, but they are not as assertive as many of their relatives. They can be kept with larger fishes or species that are equally aggressive. With time it will learn to recognize the aquarist as a source of food and will become more brazen. This species is also known as the "Lei Trigger" and "Scythe Trigger", and is much less commonly encountered than the other trigger know as Bursa Trigger, who's Latin name isn't "bursa" at all! This species is typically collected from Hawaii and is usually around 3"-5". Unlike many other triggers, particularly small specimens are not often available.

Sizes

Medium/Around 2"-4"
Large/Around 4"-6"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Feed a varied diet of meaty foods. Also include frozen preparations for herbivores. Feed young individuals several times a day.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

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

Related Fish

More Triggers

Availability

Medium/Contact us for notification when available
Large/Contact us for notification when available

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Lei Trigger

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Medium	$119.00
Large	$149.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.