The pinktail triggerfish (Melichthys vidua) is a species of triggerfish from reefs in the Indo-Pacific. It is very dark green (often appears almost black) with translucent whitish-pink dorsal and tail fins. They can grow up to 40 centimetres (16 in). It is also found in the aquarium trade.[1][2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Tetraodontiformes |
| Family: | Balistidae |
| Genus: | Melichthys |
| Species: | M. vidua
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| Melichthys vidua (J. Richardson, 1845)
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Balistes nycteris | |
References
edit- ^ "Pinktail Triggerfish Are Fish That's a Joy to Own".
- ^ http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/triggerfishcare/p/proptailtrigger.htm[permanent dead link] Saltwater Aquariums: Pinktail Triggerfish Profile
External links
edit- Fishes of Australia : Melichthys vidua
- Photos of Pinktail triggerfish on Sealife Collection
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