Indian Triggerfish

Melichthys indicus

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

30 m

Description

Melichthys indicus is a species of triggerfish from reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Other names: Black-finned Triggerfish. These are not to be confused with the Hawaiian Black Triggerfish or Black Durgon (Melichthys niger), which is often mistaken as being Indian triggerfish within the trade. Description It is... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Seychelles Egypt East Laccadive Islands +36 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

yellow

orange

blue

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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