Common name of Melichthys niger
 
Nome Comune Black triggerfish
Language English
Tipo Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Paese Papua New Guinea
Località
Fonte Biblio. Kailola, P.J., 1991
Stadio vitale juveniles and adults
Sesso females and males
Core inanimate object
1st modifier color pattern(s)
2nd modifier
Remarks In Triggerfishes, the second spine of the first dorsal acts as a trigger, locking the first spine of the first dorsal fin and if depressed, unlocks the first spine (from Ref. 5288).
 
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