Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Humu-humu-nuku-nuku-a-pua'a
Size:
These fish grow up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Humu-humu-nuku-nuku-a-pua'a have powerful jaws and sharp teeth perfect for eating corals, sea urchins, worms, sea stars, snails and crustaceans.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific, these fish can be found in shallow reef habitats.
Details:
Humu-humu-nuku-nuku-a-pua’a have small, angular bodies. They have white bellies and distinct green patterns on their topsides, blue striping near their eyes and yellow snouts.