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04/04/2025
Happy Fun Fact Friday!
Today’s Edition: HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUAPUA’A 🐟
The humuhumunukunukuapua’a or the trigger fish, is Hawaii’s official state fish. “Humuhumu” translates to “to fit pieces together,” which refers to the blocks of colors fitting together to create its’ color patterns. This is combined with “nukuāpua‘a” or “snout like a pig,” referring to the pig-like way the reef triggerfish roots in sand and rocks for food. It is known for its unusual way of swimming, in which it moves by making wave-like motions with its top and bottom fins. These reef triggerfish have sharp teeth and spines that can potentially injure humans if handled. They are also aggressive towards divers and other fish so keep an eye out for these in the ocean, but don’t touch!
