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Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish
Acanthurus sandvicensis
3,468 observations
Moorish Idol
Zanclus cornutus
2,526 observations
Saddle Wrasse
Thalassoma duperrey
2,461 observations
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
2,416 observations
Dusky Surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
2,086 observations
Wedgetail Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
2,080 observations
Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish
Naso lituratus
2,028 observations
Spotted Boxfish
Ostracion meleagris
2,019 observations
Blackspot Sergeant
Abudefduf sordidus
2,015 observations
Hawaiian Spotted Toby
Canthigaster jactator
1,889 observations
Yellowstripe Goatfish
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
1,671 observations
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
1,666 observations
Zebra Blenny
Istiblennius zebra
1,624 observations
Whitemouth Moray
Gymnothorax meleagris
1,598 observations
Threadfin Butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
1,553 observations
Black Triggerfish
Melichthys niger
1,436 observations
Ornate Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ornatissimus
1,434 observations
Orangeblotch Surgeonfish
Acanthurus olivaceus
1,432 observations
Christmas Wrasse
Thalassoma trilobatum
1,408 observations
Manybar Goatfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
1,371 observations
Bird Wrasse
Gomphosus varius
1,354 observations
Fourspot Butterflyfish
Chaetodon quadrimaculatus
1,338 observations
Redlip Parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
1,272 observations
Blue-spotted Cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
1,240 observations
Pacific Trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
1,225 observations
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
1,184 observations
Yellowtail Coris
Coris gaimard
1,144 observations
Hawaiian Dascyllus
Dascyllus albisella
1,067 observations
Goldring Surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus strigosus
998 observations
Bluespine Unicornfish
Naso unicornis
998 observations
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major
Abudefduf vaigiensis
976 observations
Palenose Parrotfish
Scarus psittacus
930 observations
Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish
Chlorurus spilurus
916 observations
Dark Surgeonfish
Acanthurus blochii
869 observations
Pacific Sailfin Tang
Zebrasoma velifer
869 observations
Stocky Hawkfish
Cirrhitus pinnulatus
866 observations
Snowflake Moray
Echidna nebulosa
848 observations
Pinktail Triggerfish
Melichthys vidua
844 observations
Lei Triggerfish
Sufflamen bursa
838 observations
Yellowmargin Moray
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
838 observations
Abbott's Moray
Gymnothorax eurostus
776 observations
Peacock Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
774 observations
Hawaiian Sergeant Major
Abudefduf abdominalis
767 observations
Whitebar Surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucopareius
753 observations
Arc-eye Hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
739 observations
Lagoon Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
737 observations
Belted Wrasse
Stethojulis balteata
716 observations
Barred Filefish
Cantherhines dumerilii
716 observations
Freckled Hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
709 observations
Spotted Porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
672 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)
- Dusky Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus)
- Wedgetail Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus)
- 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 3,468 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)