|
|
|
|
| Common Name: |
Black triggerfish |
| Family |
Balistidae |
| Genus: |
Melichthys |
|
| Othere Common Names: |
Indian triggerfish |
| Scientific Name: |
Melichthys niger |
| Listed By: |
Antoine Muskat |
| Information: |
|
| 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 |
|
|
|
|
| Description: |
| Description not available |
|
| Comments on this species: |
|
No Comment for this species |
|
|
|
|
| Who saw this species? When? |
|
|
|
|
Edit / Update Record Information
