Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Pacific Reefs

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

Odd-Shaped Swimmers
Triggerfishes

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

Black Durgon



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