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Hawaiian Convict Surgeonfish
Acanthurus sandvicensis
3,363 observations
Moorish Idol
Zanclus cornutus
2,472 observations
Saddle Wrasse
Thalassoma duperrey
2,373 observations
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
2,348 observations
Wedgetail Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
2,033 observations
Dusky Surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
2,006 observations
Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish
Naso lituratus
1,971 observations
Spotted Boxfish
Ostracion meleagris
1,969 observations
Blackspot Sergeant
Abudefduf sordidus
1,946 observations
Hawaiian Spotted Toby
Canthigaster jactator
1,833 observations
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
1,615 observations
Yellowstripe Goatfish
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
1,612 observations
Zebra Blenny
Istiblennius zebra
1,587 observations
Whitemouth Moray
Gymnothorax meleagris
1,569 observations
Threadfin Butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
1,516 observations
Ornate Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ornatissimus
1,404 observations
Orangeblotch Surgeonfish
Acanthurus olivaceus
1,400 observations
Black Triggerfish
Melichthys niger
1,398 observations
Christmas Wrasse
Thalassoma trilobatum
1,339 observations
Manybar Goatfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
1,326 observations
Bird Wrasse
Gomphosus varius
1,323 observations
Fourspot Butterflyfish
Chaetodon quadrimaculatus
1,317 observations
Redlip Parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
1,233 observations
Blue-spotted Cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
1,201 observations
Pacific Trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
1,186 observations
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
1,148 observations
Yellowtail Coris
Coris gaimard
1,118 observations
Hawaiian Dascyllus
Dascyllus albisella
1,041 observations
Bluespine Unicornfish
Naso unicornis
976 observations
Goldring Surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus strigosus
971 observations
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major
Abudefduf vaigiensis
931 observations
Palenose Parrotfish
Scarus psittacus
897 observations
Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish
Chlorurus spilurus
894 observations
Stocky Hawkfish
Cirrhitus pinnulatus
851 observations
Pacific Sailfin Tang
Zebrasoma velifer
850 observations
Dark Surgeonfish
Acanthurus blochii
849 observations
Yellowmargin Moray
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
827 observations
Snowflake Moray
Echidna nebulosa
824 observations
Pinktail Triggerfish
Melichthys vidua
812 observations
Lei Triggerfish
Sufflamen bursa
808 observations
Abbott's Moray
Gymnothorax eurostus
771 observations
Peacock Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
759 observations
Hawaiian Sergeant Major
Abudefduf abdominalis
734 observations
Whitebar Surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucopareius
727 observations
Lagoon Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
727 observations
Arc-eye Hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
719 observations
Belted Wrasse
Stethojulis balteata
706 observations
Freckled Hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
695 observations
Barred Filefish
Cantherhines dumerilii
694 observations
Spotted Porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
657 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 3,363 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)