2,864 observationsLeast Concern
Black Triggerfish
Melichthys niger
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Balistidae ›Genus: Melichthys
About
The black triggerfish or black durgon (Melichthys niger), 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Triggerfish is Melichthys niger.
- Black Triggerfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Triggerfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Triggerfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Black Triggerfish belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
- Black Triggerfish belongs to the family Balistidae.
- Black Triggerfish belongs to the genus Melichthys.