Melichthys is a small genus in the triggerfish family (Balistidae).

Member species are found in the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and even the Red Sea (M. niger).

The Black triggerfish is the largest species in this genus at 45 cm in length and the Indian triggerfish is the smallest at 25 cm.

There are currently 3 recognized species in this genus:[1]

This triggerfish article is a stub.