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Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish
Acanthurus sandvicensis
3,389 observations
Moorish Idol
Zanclus cornutus
2,490 observations
Saddle Wrasse
Thalassoma duperrey
2,395 observations
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
2,367 observations
Wedgetail Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
2,048 observations
Dusky Surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
2,021 observations
Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish
Naso lituratus
1,997 observations
Spotted Boxfish
Ostracion meleagris
1,979 observations
Blackspot Sergeant
Abudefduf sordidus
1,956 observations
Hawaiian Spotted Toby
Canthigaster jactator
1,840 observations
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
1,629 observations
Yellowstripe Goatfish
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
1,624 observations
Zebra Blenny
Istiblennius zebra
1,593 observations
Whitemouth Moray
Gymnothorax meleagris
1,576 observations
Threadfin Butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
1,527 observations
Black Triggerfish
Melichthys niger
1,414 observations
Ornate Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ornatissimus
1,412 observations
Orangeblotch Surgeonfish
Acanthurus olivaceus
1,405 observations
Christmas Wrasse
Thalassoma trilobatum
1,369 observations
Manybar Goatfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
1,338 observations
Bird Wrasse
Gomphosus varius
1,333 observations
Fourspot Butterflyfish
Chaetodon quadrimaculatus
1,327 observations
Redlip Parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
1,246 observations
Blue-spotted Cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
1,206 observations
Pacific Trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
1,197 observations
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
1,155 observations
Yellowtail Coris
Coris gaimard
1,122 observations
Hawaiian Dascyllus
Dascyllus albisella
1,046 observations
Bluespine Unicornfish
Naso unicornis
983 observations
Goldring Surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus strigosus
982 observations
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major
Abudefduf vaigiensis
937 observations
Palenose Parrotfish
Scarus psittacus
909 observations
Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish
Chlorurus spilurus
899 observations
Dark Surgeonfish
Acanthurus blochii
857 observations
Stocky Hawkfish
Cirrhitus pinnulatus
856 observations
Pacific Sailfin Tang
Zebrasoma velifer
853 observations
Snowflake Moray
Echidna nebulosa
830 observations
Yellowmargin Moray
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
830 observations
Pinktail Triggerfish
Melichthys vidua
826 observations
Lei Triggerfish
Sufflamen bursa
814 observations
Abbott's Moray
Gymnothorax eurostus
772 observations
Peacock Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
762 observations
Hawaiian Sergeant Major
Abudefduf abdominalis
739 observations
Whitebar Surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucopareius
735 observations
Lagoon Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
729 observations
Arc-eye Hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
720 observations
Belted Wrasse
Stethojulis balteata
706 observations
Barred Filefish
Cantherhines dumerilii
703 observations
Freckled Hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
696 observations
Spotted Porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
659 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common fish in Hawaii are:
- Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish (Acanthurus sandvicensis)
- Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus)
- Saddle Wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey)
- Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
- Wedgetail Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus)
- Dusky Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus)
- Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish (Naso lituratus)
- Spotted Boxfish (Ostracion meleagris)
- Blackspot Sergeant (Abudefduf sordidus)
- Hawaiian Spotted Toby (Canthigaster jactator)
- The most observed fish in Hawaii is Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish (Acanthurus sandvicensis), with 3,389 recorded observations.
- Some of the most commonly observed native fish in Hawaii include:
- Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
- Wedgetail Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus)
- Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish (Naso lituratus)
- Christmas Wrasse (Thalassoma trilobatum)
- Dark Surgeonfish (Acanthurus blochii)