Melichthys niger in Virgin Is. (US)
Point map (Melichthys niger) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance common (usually seen) Ref. Ogden, J.C., J.A. Yntema and I. Clavijo, 1975
Comments

Common on shore reefs, feeding mainly on algae, invertebrates, and fishes. Grows to 4.32 cm (Ref. 26180).

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National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/vq.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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