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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 23, 2020. Captured Oct 6, 2019 11:56.
  • TG-6
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO1600
  • 18mm