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Black triggerfish

Melicthys niger

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Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Black triggerfish

Size:

The black triggerfish measures 6-14 inches (15-36 centimeters) long at adulthood.

Diet:

Black triggerfish eat coral, plankton, sponges, algae, bony fishes and jellyfish.

Range & Habitat:

Throughout the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Ocean, black triggerfish inhabit corals reefs and rocky areas.

Details:

Black triggerfish have a deep body with flattened sides that appears dark blue to black, with yellow highlights near the face. Irregular stripes run from their face to tail, and their dorsal fins and tail are dark blue-black. This fish can adjust its color to blend into darker environments, making it nearly invisible to predators.