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Latest revision as of 03:09, 13 December 2017

Black Triggerfish

Black Triggerfish.jpg
Black Triggerfish

Melichthys niger

379 Litres (100 US G.)

17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")

pH

8.2 - 8.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

4-8 years

Family

Balistidae





Additional names

Black Triggerfish, Hawaiian Black Trigger, Black Finned Triggerfish

Additional scientific names

Melichthys ringens


Identification[edit]

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

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]