The unofficial state
fish of Hawaii. Recognizable by a
diamond-shape body with armor-like scales, a
dark stripe across their silver sides and belly, and pale blue fins. In addition, they have a sharp, spike-like dorsal fin, hence they are commonly known as triggerfish.
Common name: Hawaiian triggerfish
Scientific name: Rhinecanthus rectanglus
Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay one
day, I detected several humuhumunukunukuapua'a swimming about. I tried to swim up and touch
one, but it just darted away.