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Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Jul 19, 2017 Black triggerfish,Geotagged,Melichthys niger,Mexico,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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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 Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jan 14, 2018. Captured Jul 19, 2017 09:51 in Av. Rafael E. Melgar 770, Zona Hotelera Nte., San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico.
  • DMC-TZ70
  • f/5.6
  • 10/6400s
  • ISO800
  • 17.5mm