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Other Common Names:

Picasso Triggerfish, Reef Triggerfish

State Record:

N/A

Identifying Features:

Humuhumunukunukuapua'a have a diamond-shaped body with armor-like scales. A dark stripe crosses their silver sides and belly. Their fins are pale blue. They are called a triggerfish because of their sharp, spike-like dorsal fin.

Typical Adult:

Length: Up to 18 inches
Weight: Unknown
Life span: Unknown

Habitat:

Humuhumunukunukuapua'a inhabits the tropical coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean.

Feeding Behavior:

The Humuhumunukunukuapua'a feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and seaweed.

Reproductive Behavior (Spawning):

How: The female builds a nest and the male fertilizes her eggs. The female defends the nest vigorously until the eggs are hatched.

Did You Know:

Humuhumukununukuapua'a means "fish with a pig's nose" in Hawaiian.

The Humuhumukununukuapua'a sleeps on its side at night.

* Hawaii does not have an official state fish.

Info from:http://www.statefishart.com/states/west/hi.htm