Black Triggerfish (Melichthys niger)

Black Durgeon, Kauai

About Black Triggerfish (Melichthys niger)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Ray-finned Fish
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Family: Balistidae

Inhabits clear seaward reefs, from the reef front to deeper waters. Diet consists primarily of calcareous algae and zooplankton (Ref. 1602). Also feeds on phytoplankton (Ref. 5213). Caught with drive-in nets and handlines and is marketed fresh (Ref. 9770).
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Trips

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Visits

2005-03-28

Kauai - Na Pali Coast, United States of America