Species Facts
Reef fish have scales and _____ colors
Bright
What are coral reefs and rocky coastal areas for the Humuhumu?
The Humuhumu lives mostly in this type of marine environment.
The Humuhumu communicates by grinding these.
Teeth
How does the Humuhumu spend most of its life socially?
Alone/solitary
What is nukunuku?
This part of the same means snout.
What type of fish is the Humuhumu?
Trigger fish.
The fish primarily eats these kinds of animals.
crabs, shrimp, snails, sea urchins, and small fish
Drumming muscles
It is especially territorial around these areas
nesting areas
What is apua'a?
In Hawaiian, this word means "pig".
Are they endangered?
No
These two adaptations help the Humuhumu crush shells
What are strong jaws and sharp teeth?
Mood and environment
Unlike schooling fish, it does not do this.
What is special about their eyes?
The Humuhumu can move its eyes independently.
What is the scientific name?
Rhinecanthus Rectangulus
This is the type of motion it uses to swim precisely.
Wiggling its dorsal and back fins.
what sound does the humu make that resembles a farm animal
Pig-like grunting sounds
What is staying in a specific reef territory mean?
The humuhumu does not.....
migrate.
Who are the two gods in the story cultural legend about the humuhumu?
Kama Pua'a & Pele
what is the scientific name of the Humuhumu.
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
This is how it reacts when threatened.
Darting away or wedging into rocks using its trigger spine
What color is the humuhumu when it feels threatened, agitated, or alert?
Bright colors appear when the fish is in this state.
Both parents show this behavior after eggs are laid.
They are very territorial
In the legend, who becomes the humuhumu?
Kama Pua'a