Melichthys niger (Bloch, 1786)
IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Black durgon triggerfish, Black triggerfish is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Unknown. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.
| Scientific name | Melichthys niger |
|---|---|
| Common name | Black durgon triggerfish, Black triggerfish |
| IUCN status | LeastConcern (Least Concern) |
| Population trend | Unknown |
| Class | — |
| Order | Tetraodontiformes |
| Family | Balistidae |
| Genus | Melichthys |