Name : Melichthys indicus

Class : Actinopterygii

Order : Tetraodontiformes

Family : Balistidae

Description :

The body is bluish or violet in colour with a narrow white margin around caudal fin: Caudal fin black in colour.

Size

Maximum length: 20.2 cm (TL), common length: 15-18 cm (TL)

Diet

Feeds on benthic invertebrates

Utilization

Popular as marine aquarium fish and also used for local consumption

Gears

Gillnet, trawl, hook and line