Melichthys vidua (Richardson, 1845)

Pinktail triggerfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Balistidae
Synonyms	Balistes vidua, Balistes vidua kamoharai, Oncobalistes erythropterus, ... more
Common names	White tailed triggerfish, Paddle-fin triggerfish, Pink-tail trigger, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Matsuura, K. 2001. (Ref. 9770)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30573)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 60 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N - 24°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa south to Durban, South Africa (Ref. 4420) and east to the Hawaiian, Marquesan and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef in Australia and New Caledonia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 35; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 28 - 31. Juveniles with dark lines radiating from eye and dark lines on anal and soft dorsal fins (Ref. 4420).

Occur in seaward reefs to depths greater than 60 m (Ref. 9710, 48637), with rich invertebrate growth (Ref. 48637). Common in coral-rich areas exposed to currents (Ref. 1602). Usually at moderate depths in small loose groups (Ref. 48637). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Diet consists mainly of algae and detritus but also takes in crustaceans, octopuses, sponges, and fishes (Ref. 1602). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Also taken with drive-in nets. Marketed fresh (Ref. 9770).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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