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Gray triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) are reef and wreck dwellers with armored bodies, small mouths, and a dorsal spine that locks—excellent table fare when filleted well. They are not pufferfish, though both love structure. Mid-Atlantic nearshore boats target them in warm months.
Sources: Maryland DNR · NOAA Fisheries · Visit Ocean City
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