What aquarium fish are from Hawaii?
See Hawaii Fish and Marine Life Up Close
- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a.
- Longnose Butterflyfish – Hawaii Fish.
- Raccoon Butterflyfish.
- Four Spot Butterflyfish.
- Milletseed Butterflyfish.
- Bluestripe Snapper.
- Yellow Tang.
- Achilles Tang.
How many marine animals are in Hawaii?
Hawaii’s marine realm is outstandingly rich and highly unique. Approximately 680 species of fish are known to inhabit the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Of those, approximately 450 species stay close to the reef and inshore areas.
What is Kumu fish?
Kumu is Hawai’i’s only endemic shallow-water goat fish. It occurs no where else in the world other then here in Hawai’i, and it was once one of the most common fish on the reef. You often see the word “kumu” used in the Hawaiian language, like “kumu hula” or “master teacher in the art of hula”
Are parrotfish in Hawaii?
Parrotfishes, called uhu in Hawaiian, inhabit shallow, tropical seas around the world. They are easily recognized by their parrot-like beak of fused teeth, a bluntly-rounded head, large scales, and brilliant colors. Parrotfishes travel alone or in mixed groups close to the reef.
What is Hawaii’s state fish?
Reef triggerfish
Hawaii/State fish
What is Menpachi?
Menpachi. Hawaiian cave reef fish consist of two types: flagtails (Āholehole in Hawaiian), including the species Kuhlia xenura and Kuhlia sandvicensis, and soldierfish (Menpachi in Hawaiian), including Myripristis berndti and Myripristis amaena. A fifth species is Āweoweo, or Bulleye, Priacanthus meeki.
Are barracuda in Hawaii?
Barracudas can be found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. They have a long body that’s covered with small and smooth scales. Barracudas have very sharp teeth and have a reputation similar to sharks. They have been known to attack swimmers, but this is a rare occurrence in Hawaii.
