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Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish
Acanthurus sandvicensis
3,592 observations
Moorish Idol
Zanclus cornutus
2,627 observations
Saddle Wrasse
Thalassoma duperrey
2,577 observations
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
2,493 observations
Wedgetail Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
2,173 observations
Dusky Surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
2,167 observations
Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish
Naso lituratus
2,116 observations
Blackspot Sergeant
Abudefduf sordidus
2,113 observations
Spotted Boxfish
Ostracion meleagris
2,083 observations
Hawaiian Spotted Toby
Canthigaster jactator
1,956 observations
Yellowstripe Goatfish
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
1,765 observations
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
1,732 observations
Zebra Blenny
Istiblennius zebra
1,703 observations
Whitemouth Moray
Gymnothorax meleagris
1,643 observations
Threadfin Butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
1,604 observations
Black Triggerfish
Melichthys niger
1,511 observations
Orangeblotch Surgeonfish
Acanthurus olivaceus
1,494 observations
Ornate Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ornatissimus
1,486 observations
Christmas Wrasse
Thalassoma trilobatum
1,481 observations
Manybar Goatfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
1,434 observations
Bird Wrasse
Gomphosus varius
1,403 observations
Fourspot Butterflyfish
Chaetodon quadrimaculatus
1,384 observations
Redlip Parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
1,335 observations
Blue-spotted Cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
1,297 observations
Pacific Trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
1,263 observations
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
1,236 observations
Yellowtail Coris
Coris gaimard
1,172 observations
Hawaiian Dascyllus
Dascyllus albisella
1,109 observations
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major
Abudefduf vaigiensis
1,041 observations
Bluespine Unicornfish
Naso unicornis
1,035 observations
Goldring Surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus strigosus
1,019 observations
Palenose Parrotfish
Scarus psittacus
979 observations
Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish
Chlorurus spilurus
969 observations
Dark Surgeonfish
Acanthurus blochii
907 observations
Stocky Hawkfish
Cirrhitus pinnulatus
900 observations
Pacific Sailfin Tang
Zebrasoma velifer
900 observations
Pinktail Triggerfish
Melichthys vidua
884 observations
Snowflake Moray
Echidna nebulosa
881 observations
Lei Triggerfish
Sufflamen bursa
866 observations
Yellowmargin Moray
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
856 observations
Peacock Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
810 observations
Hawaiian Sergeant Major
Abudefduf abdominalis
797 observations
Abbott's Moray
Gymnothorax eurostus
796 observations
Whitebar Surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucopareius
792 observations
Lagoon Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
766 observations
Arc-eye Hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
765 observations
Belted Wrasse
Stethojulis balteata
756 observations
Barred Filefish
Cantherhines dumerilii
744 observations
Freckled Hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
729 observations
Peppered Moray
Gymnothorax pictus
702 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)
- Blackspot Sergeant (Abudefduf sordidus)
- Spotted Boxfish (Ostracion meleagris)
- Hawaiian Spotted Toby (Canthigaster jactator)
- The most observed fish in Hawaii is Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish (Acanthurus sandvicensis), with 3,592 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)