Florent's Guide To The

French Polynesia

Pinktail Triggerfish
Pinktail Triggerfish
Scientific Name: Melichthys vidua
Family: Balistidae
Category: Triggerfishes
Also known as: Pinktail Durgon
Size: 8 to 12 in. (20 to 30 cm)  
Depth: 12-180 ft. (4-55 m)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, Pacific Coast of Panama, Great Barrier Reef, French Polynesia

Odd-Shaped Swimmers
Triggerfishes

Pinktail Triggerfish

Redtoothed Triggerfish

Yellowmargin Triggerfish

Picasso Triggerfish

Wedgetail Triggerfish

Scythe Triggerfish

Bridled Triggerfish

Gilded Triggerfish (Male)

Gilded Triggerfish (Female)

Orange-Lined Triggerfish

Titan Triggerfish

Black Durgon



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