Picasso Triggerfish

Scientific Name: Rhinecanthus Rectangulus
Hawaiian Name: Humuhumunukunuku-a-pua'a

This fish is known as the Hawaii State Fish. This fish can be seen in shallow water. The Hawaiian name means nose like a pig and when these fishes get pulled out of the water, they make noises like a pig grunting. Thesefishes have very sharp teeth and can usually bite when threatened. These fishes are very aggressive if kept in an aquarium and do not usually make good fish mates. They grow to about 10 inches long.