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Updated 3/20/2020
Family Carangidae
INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII
Caranx ignobilis
Spawning, Angel Ledge, Midway Atoll, 85 feet
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Subadult, Hanauma Bay, Oahu, 4 feet
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Fish Hole, Midway, 20 feet |
Pitt Stop, Midway, 20 feet
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Courting male, Pitt Stop, Midway, 20 feet |
Pitt Stop, Midway, 20 feet
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Pearl & Hermes Reef, NWHI, 10 feet |
Pearl & Hermes Reef, NWHI, 10 feet
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Gardner Pinnacles, NWHI, 25 feet |
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Midway East Lagoon
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Reef's End, Molokini, 70 feet |
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Reef's End, Molokini, 70 feet |
Honokohau, Hawaii, 25 feet |
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Honokohau, Hawaii, 25 feet |
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Kaena
Point, Oahu, 180 feet |
Kanewai, Kui'ou'ou, Oahu |
GIANT TREVALLY or WHITE ULUA
ulua aukea Ronin-aji
Adults are scarce around islands with fishing
activity, but dominate reefs as apex carnivores in the protected
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Juveniles frequent murky bays and
harbors. Courting males may appear black. An aggressive fish
that will bite anything out of curiosity including divers and boat
propellers. Frequently implicated in cases of ciguatera poisoning.
Attains at least 5 feet and 150 pounds. Red Sea to French Polynesia. |
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