Grey Triggerfish or Gallo,Fuerteventura Nature
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The Grey Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) known locally in Fuerteventura as Gallo or Gallo moruno are common in Fuerteventura waters.
Grey triggerfish can be found over hard bottoms on reefs and rocky areas, in lagoons and in bays at depths down to around 55 metres. They are very good to eat, and have a tough, leathery skin which is best removed. They grow to around 60 centimetres in length, but a more common length is between 30 and 40 centimetres.
Triggerfish can be found in large shoals off the coast of Fuerteventura, and are mainly caught using prawns for bait, often when you catch one several more will follow it to the surface, it's very easy to see them in the crystal clear water so look out for the followers if you hook one.
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