This is a Saragassum Triggerfish.
As a group triggerfish are thought to be pretty aggressive.
But the Saragassum is known as one to least aggressive in their species.
The rather bizarre anatomy of the triggerfish reflects their typical diet of slow-moving, bottom dwelling crustaceans, mollusks, sea urchins and other echinoderms, generally creatures with protective shells and spines.
Many will also take small fishes and some feed on algae.
They are known to exhibit a level of intelligence that is unusual among fishes.... and have the ability to learn from previous experiences.
Their aggressive protection of their their eggs and nests.... applies to all intruders including scuba divers and snorkelers.
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