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Updated 3/8/2014
Family Balistidae
CIRCUMTROPICAL
Melichthys niger
BLACK TRIGGERFISH or BLACK
DURGON
HUMUHUMU 'ELE'ELE Soroi-mongara
Common in large aggregations on reefs and ledges with good water circulation
to 300 feet. Feeds upon zooplankton, phytoplankton, and
calcareous algae. White line at base of dorsal & anal fins appears blue
underwater. Yellow and blue lines are displayed at will. A
skittish species except where fed
by swimmers, a bad idea as they have sharp teeth. Attains 12 inches.
Occurs in warm seas worldwide. |
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