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Humuhumunukunukuapu'a, our Hawaiian State Fish. AKA the Reef Triggerfish, spotted on a crystal clear day at Hanauma Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. The red he is flashing on the pectoral fin is a warning sign. When aggravated further he will extend the "trigger" on the top of his head (also red) for which these fish get their names.
Spotted on Apr 27, 2013
Submitted on Dec 31, 2013
2 Comments
Love the Hawaiian name ! Great spotting too !!
Great spotting. I've been trying to get a good shot of a trigger fish but haven't been able to get close.