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The black triggerfish or black durgon , called ''Humuhumu'ele'ele'' in Hawaiian, is a blimp-shaped triggerfish with bright white lines running along its dorsal and anal fins. From a distance, it appears to be completely black. However, upon closer inspection with good lighting, one can see that it is actually mottled dark-blue/green coloration often with orange toward the front of the head. Black durgons are capable of changing color based on their surroundings.

Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 17, 2017. Captured Mar 31, 2015 02:23 in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
  • DSC-RX100
  • f/10.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO800
  • 10.4mm