Hawaiian Reef Fish - A Guide
Nohu ʻOmakaha: Hawaiʻi’s Devil Scorpionfish
What looks like a piece of reef may be a patient predator. Meet nohu ʻomakaha, the devil scorpionfish, whose camouflage conceals a huge mouth, colorful warning fins, and venomous spines.
Nohu ʻOmakaha: Hawaiʻi’s Devil Scorpionfish
What looks like a piece of reef may be a patient predator. Meet nohu ʻomakaha, the devil scorpionfish, whose camouflage conceals a huge mouth, colorful warning fins, and venomous spines.
Kahala: Amberjack in Hawaiian Waters
Kahala is a Hawaiian name used for more than one related jack. Explore the naming overlap between greater amberjack and almaco jack, then discover the greater amberjack’s deep-water life and...
Kahala: Amberjack in Hawaiian Waters
Kahala is a Hawaiian name used for more than one related jack. Explore the naming overlap between greater amberjack and almaco jack, then discover the greater amberjack’s deep-water life and...
Manō Lālā Kea: Hawaiʻi’s Whitetip Reef Shark
A shark resting beneath a ledge is not necessarily in trouble. Meet manō lālā kea, Hawaiʻi’s whitetip reef shark, which spends daylight hours resting before becoming an active nighttime predator.
Manō Lālā Kea: Hawaiʻi’s Whitetip Reef Shark
A shark resting beneath a ledge is not necessarily in trouble. Meet manō lālā kea, Hawaiʻi’s whitetip reef shark, which spends daylight hours resting before becoming an active nighttime predator.
Manō Pāʻele: Hawaiʻi’s Blacktip Reef Shark
Dark fin tips make manō pāʻele stand out in shallow reef waters. Meet Hawaiʻi’s blacktip reef shark and discover its feeding habits, replacement teeth, and Hawaiian name.
Manō Pāʻele: Hawaiʻi’s Blacktip Reef Shark
Dark fin tips make manō pāʻele stand out in shallow reef waters. Meet Hawaiʻi’s blacktip reef shark and discover its feeding habits, replacement teeth, and Hawaiian name.
Wekeʻa: The Square-Spot Goatfish of Hawaiian Reefs
A yellow stripe, a dark side spot, and a pair of food-finding chin barbels make wekeʻa a fascinating reef neighbor. Meet the square-spot goatfish, also called the yellowstripe goatfish.
Wekeʻa: The Square-Spot Goatfish of Hawaiian Reefs
A yellow stripe, a dark side spot, and a pair of food-finding chin barbels make wekeʻa a fascinating reef neighbor. Meet the square-spot goatfish, also called the yellowstripe goatfish.
Moi: The Pacific Threadfin of Hawaiian Shores
Six thread-like filaments beneath each pectoral fin give moi its English name. Meet the Pacific threadfin, a silvery shoreline fish with a long connection to Hawaiian aquaculture.
Moi: The Pacific Threadfin of Hawaiian Shores
Six thread-like filaments beneath each pectoral fin give moi its English name. Meet the Pacific threadfin, a silvery shoreline fish with a long connection to Hawaiian aquaculture.