Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
by Niriah Medley
Humuhumunukunukuapa'a Facts
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a is the Hawaiian name for the Reef Triggerfish.
~They are called Humuhumu for short.
~The Humuhumu has 2 spines.
~It's scientific name is Rhinecanthus Rectangulus
~When threatened grunting sounds are made to warn other triggerfish.
Behaviors
- When threatened, the trigger fish dives into a hole or crevice in the reef, then wedges itself into the shelter by erecting the large dorsal spine on its head.
- They are often found alone and are very aggressive when other fish come around.
- The Humuhumu can shoot jets of water out their mouth when threatened.
- Often found spitting sand out their mouth to sift the sand for food.
- The Humuhumu propels itself through the water using waving like motions
Extra Facts {#1}
These colourful fish grow up to 25 cm long.
Extra Facts (#2)
They are excellent swimmers and use their special fins to go forwards, backwards or to burst away very quickly if they need to.
Extra Facts (#3)
Reef triggerfish are quite common and can be found in shallow water near reefs in the waters of Hawaii, Polynesia Australia, Micronesia, Melanesia, the Philippines, the coast of Africa, the Red Sea and southern Japan, etc....
Food
-These fish are carnivores and they spend their days eating crabs, shrimp, sea urchins, worms.
-They will also pick at clams and other animals attached to corals, which makes it look like they are eating from the coral.
-You may also see triggerfish eating other smaller fish.
Hawaii
- The Reef Triggerfish is the Hawaiian state fish.
- Hawaii is known for its tropical flora and fauna.
- In May of 2006 Governor Linda Lingle signed a bill that permanently established the humuhumunukunukuāpua‘a as the State Fish of Hawaii
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Phone: 757-334-9821
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