Gray Triggerfish

Balistes capriscus

Also Known As

Grey triggerfish, Leatherjacket, Leatherneck, Taly

U.S. wild-caught gray triggerfish is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Availability	Year-round.
Source	U.S. wild-caught from North Carolina to Texas.
Taste	The meat of gray triggerfish is uniquely sweet. It tastes more like crab than fish. The meat is of excellent quality and is good fresh, smoked, and dried/salted.
Texture	Firm.
Color	The meat is white when cooked.
Health Benefits