Melichthys
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Melichthys is a genus of triggerfishes known for their laterally compressed bodies and vibrant coloration, found in tropical and subtropical ocean waters.
Observed surface forms (3)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Melichthys niger | 0 |
| Melichthys indicus | 0 |
| Melichthys vidua | 0 |
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fish genus
ⓘ
fish species ⓘ fish species ⓘ fish species ⓘ taxon ⓘ triggerfish genus ⓘ |
| behavior | territorial around nesting sites ⓘ |
| bodyShape | laterally compressed ⓘ |
| class | Actinopterygii ⓘ |
| commonName |
Indian triggerfish
ⓘ
black triggerfish ⓘ pinktail triggerfish ⓘ triggerfishes ⓘ |
| diet |
algae
ⓘ
benthic invertebrates ⓘ |
| distribution |
Atlantic Ocean
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Indo-Pacific Ocean NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ecologicalRole |
algae grazer
ⓘ
benthic predator ⓘ |
| environment | marine ⓘ |
| family | Balistidae NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feedingType | omnivorous ⓘ |
| finType | spinous first dorsal fin ⓘ |
| genus | Melichthys NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| habitat |
subtropical ocean waters
ⓘ
tropical ocean waters ⓘ |
| hasSpecies |
Melichthys indicus
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Melichthys niger NERFINISHED ⓘ Melichthys vidua NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| locomotion | primarily by dorsal and anal fin undulation ⓘ |
| notableTrait |
compressed oval body
ⓘ
dorsal fin trigger mechanism ⓘ strong jaws and teeth adapted for crushing hard prey ⓘ |
| order | Tetraodontiformes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| parentTaxon | Balistidae NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| reproduction | oviparous ⓘ |
| skeletonType | bony fish ⓘ |
| taxonRank | genus ⓘ |
| typicalColoration | vibrant ⓘ |
| uses | marine aquarium trade ⓘ |
| waterZone |
reef-associated
ⓘ
shallow coastal waters ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.