Black Triggerfish (Melichthys niger)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Black Triggerfish, Hawaiian Black Trigger, Black Finned Triggerfish

Synonyms

Melichthys ringens

Sexing

Unknown

Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

Diet

More detail on diet...

Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

Distinctive black body and fins and typical Triggerfish shape, can be mistaken for Melichthys indicus, but is smaller when mature.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Aquatic Community