Scientific name Melichthys Higher classification Triggerfish | Family Balistidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Black triggerfish, Pinktail triggerfish, Indian triggerfish | ||
Melichthys indicus
Melichthys is a small genus in the triggerfish family (Balistidae). Member species are found in the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and even the Red Sea (M. niger). The Black triggerfish is the largest species in this genus at 45 cm in length and the Indian triggerfish is the smallest at 25 cm. Melichthys niger and Melichthys indicus are similar in appearance and are often confused.
Contents
Big blue diving pinktail triggerfish melichthys vidua
Species
There are currently 3 recognized species in this genus:
References
Melichthys Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA