Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Pacific Reefs

Black Durgon
Melichthys niger
Black Durgon
Also known as: Black Triggerfish
Category: Triggerfishes
Scientific Name: Melichthys niger
Size: 6 to 14 in. (15 to 35 cm)  
Depth: 10-200 ft. (3-60 m)
Distribution: Circumtropical
Chordata (Phylum)
└Osteichthyes (Parvphylum)
 └Actinopterygii (Gigaclass)
  └Actinopteri (Superclass)
   └Teleostei (Class)
    └Tetraodontiformes (Order)
     └Balistidae (Family)
      └Melichthys (Genus)

Odd-Shaped Swimmers
Triggerfishes

Black Durgon

Pinktail Triggerfish

Redtoothed Triggerfish

Yellowmargin Triggerfish

Picasso Triggerfish

Wedgetail Triggerfish

Blackpatch Triggerfish

Scythe Triggerfish

Flagtail Triggerfish

Flagtail Triggerfish (Juvenile)

Bridled Triggerfish

Gilded Triggerfish (Male)

Gilded Triggerfish (Female)

Starry Triggerfish (Juvenile)

Orange-Lined Triggerfish

Clown Triggerfish

Titan Triggerfish



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