Indian black trigger
Melichthys indicus
Neptune’s rating:
53- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish200 L
- OriginIndian Ocean
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityVery Rare
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Indian black trigger
The Indian black triggerfish (Melichthys indicus) is primarily black in color, sometimes with blue or white accents around its fins and mouth. This species is native to the Indian Ocean. It features the distinctive body shape common to triggerfish, with a strong, oval body and a prominent dorsal fin. Despite its striking appearance, it is not among the most popular or well-known species in the aquarium hobby, partially due to its potential size and aggressive behavior which can pose challenges in home aquariums.