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Wedgetail Triggerfish

Rhinecanthus rectangulus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Balistidae ›Genus: Rhinecanthus

About

The reef, rectangular, or wedge-tail triggerfish, also known by its Hawaiian name humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (pronounced  and meaning "triggerfish with a snout like a pig"), also spelled humuhumunukunukuapua'a or just humuhumu for short, is one of several species of triggerfish. Classified as Rhinecanthus rectangulus, it is found at reefs in the Indo-Pacific and is the state fish of Hawaii.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wedgetail Triggerfish?
The scientific name of Wedgetail Triggerfish is Rhinecanthus rectangulus.
What kingdom does Wedgetail Triggerfish belong to?
Wedgetail Triggerfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Wedgetail Triggerfish belong to?
Wedgetail Triggerfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Wedgetail Triggerfish belong to?
Wedgetail Triggerfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Wedgetail Triggerfish belong to?
Wedgetail Triggerfish belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
What family does Wedgetail Triggerfish belong to?
Wedgetail Triggerfish belongs to the family Balistidae.
What genus does Wedgetail Triggerfish belong to?
Wedgetail Triggerfish belongs to the genus Rhinecanthus.