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Black Triggerfish

( Melichthys niger )
Description

Other names

Ebony Triggerfish

How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
  • Belong to the family Balistidae (triggerfishes)
  • Can grow to 50cm in length
  • Found in Australia’s tropical waters from QLD to WA
  • Frequents coral reefs and open water adjacent to reefs
  • Often form large schools