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Black Triggerfish

Melichthys niger

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Description:

Black with blue lines along the base of the soft dorsal and anal fins. When aroused, iridescent blue lines run between their eyes, see in this picture.

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedJuly 29, 2014

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