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Updated 12/2/2020
Family Mullidae
TROPICAL PACIFIC / HAWAII
Parupeneus insularis
Juvenile, Okoe Bay, Hawaii, 35 feet
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Subadult, Okoe Bay, Hawaii, 35 feet |
Hanauma Bay, Oahu, 25 feet
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Honaunau, Hawaii, 15 feet
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Honokohau, Hawaii, 30 feet |
Juvenile, Sharks Cove, Oahu, 40 feet |
Juvenile, Firehouse, Oahu, 20 feet |
Honokohau, Hawaii, 25 feet
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Hanauma Bay, Oahu, 8 feet |
Sharks Cove, Oahu, 25 feet |
DOUBLEBAR
GOATFISH munu
Uncommon along rocky areas exposed
to surge. Best identified by the broad white band ahead of the
tail, reddish-purple tail, and thick lips. Juveniles are grayish while adults are cherry red to
blue-violet. Known locally as the Joe Lewis kumu because of its thick
lips. Attains 16
inches and 4 pounds. Hawai'i, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Formerly known as Parupeneus
bifasciatus. Related to Parupeneus crassilabris and
Parupeneus trifasciatus. |
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