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The reef triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), also known as the rectangular triggerfish, wedgetail triggerfish [2] or by its Hawaiian name humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (pronounced [ˈhumuˈhumuˈnukuˈnukuˈwaːpuˈwɐʔə], meaning 'triggerfish with a snout like a pig', [3] also spelled humuhumunukunukuapua'a or just humuhumu for short), is one ...
The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a (Rhinecanthus rectangulus) was designated the official state fish of Hawaii; aka the rectangular triggerfish or Hawaiian triggerfish.
A celebration of the State Fish of Hawaii -- the beautiful little fish with the LO-O-O-O-O-ONG name.
Designated Hawaii’s state fish in 1984, humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa—or Hawaiian triggerfish —earned its moniker from ancient Hawaiians because of its pronounced schnozzle (the word, quite literally, translates to “triggerfish with a snout like a pig”).
The humuhumunukunukuāpua‘a, or reef triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), is one of the most widely recognized of Hawaiian fishes. Its angular body, distinctive color pattern, fin arrangement, and characteristic dorsal (top) spine make it easy to distinguish.
The humuhumunukunukuapua’a is a tropical reef trigger fish that you’ll likely see when you snorkel in Hawaii. I used to think that I’d never be able to pronounce humuhumunukunukuapua’a, but it’s actually quite easy after you sound it out a time or two.
Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (Reef Triggerfish) may seem like an intimidating word in itself, but it’s actually quite simple. Regardless, locals often save their breath and shorten it to just humuhumu. Like all Hawaiian names, there is deep meaning and history behind the state fish’s moniker.
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a means "the fish that snorts like a pig" because it makes a grunting sound with its strangely-shaped nose. The scientific term for this fish is Rhinecanthus rectangulus as it is one one of many triggerfish that are indigenous to the South Pacific Ocean.
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a is Hawaii's official state fish. Explore its characteristics, behavior, habitat, and why it's integral to Hawaiian culture.
Meet the humuhumu nukunuku ā puaʻa. The stunningly beautiful reef triggerfish is the official state fish of Hawaii. And for good reason. Although the reef triggerfish is relatively shy, you can find them almost anywhere on the reefs of Kauai.