Rhinecanthus assasi

Rhinecanthus assasi, commonly known as the Picasso triggerfish, is a medium-large triggerfish, not uncommon in the aquarium hobby. Although their base color ranges from cream-white to greenish to lavender, their pattern make it an interesting fish to watch. Especially the black an blue vertical stripes running through the orange eyes make it stand out. Combined with the unusual triggerfish shape and the fact that their head is almost half the body, a lot of people are attracted to this fish.

Remember it isn't reef safe though! It's an omnivore feeding on almost anything from algae and detritus to mollusks, crustaceans, worms and sponges. Corals might also be damaged so be careful when placing this fish in a reef tank. It can also be agressive to other fishes, so make sure you pick the other fishes with care!