Reef triggerfish - Wikipedia
The reef triggerfish is characterized by having a noticeably large snout and blue lips that resemble that of a pig’s snout. It has strong teeth and a terminal mouth which help aid in scraping food of off surfaces. Along the dorsal side and anterior end of the …
Humuhumu-nukunuku-a-pua’a (Humu Song) - YouTube
2016年4月24日 · Humuhumu-nukunuku-a-pua’a (Humu Song) A celebration of the State Fish of Hawaii -- the beautiful little fish with the LO-O-O-O-O-ONG name. Creative Child Magazine "CD of the Year" award....
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a Facts: Hawaii's State Fish (with …
2012年5月29日 · Humuhumunukunukuapua'a means "the fish that snorts like a pig" because it makes a grunting sound with its strangely-shaped nose. The scientific term for this fish is Rhinecanthus rectangulus as it is one one of many triggerfish that are indigenous to …
Hawaii’s Humuhumunukunukuapua’a – what is it & how do you …
2010年6月2日 · When you visit Hawaii, you may come across this gigantic word that starts with H and has a bazillion letters. That’s the word humuhumunukunukuapua’a and it’s Hawaii’s state fish. The humuhumunukunukuapua’a is a tropical reef trigger fish that you’ll likely see when you snorkel in Hawaii.
Fish of the Month: humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa - Molokini Crater
2017年12月12日 · Designated Hawaii’s state fish in 1984, humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa—or Hawaiian triggerfish —earned its moniker from ancient Hawaiians because of its pronounced schnozzle (the word, quite literally, translates to “triggerfish with a snout like a pig”).
Fun Facts About the Humuhumunukunukuapuaa - Hawaii …
2017年10月8日 · Early Hawaiians would actually use dried humu as fuel for cooking fires to create more desirable fish dishes. Roughly translated, the name humuhumunukunukuapuaa means “fish with a snout like a pig” and is believed to stem from the warning grunts a distressed humu makes as well as its pig-like eating habits.
How To Pronounce Hawaii’s State Fish: humuhumunukunukuapua’a
The name “humuhumunukunukuapua’a” roughly translates as “triggerfish with a snout like a pig”. This gigantic word (often jokingly said to be bigger than the fish itself) serves as both a singular and plural. The name has also been translated as “fish that snorts like a pig”.
The Story Behind Hawaii’s State Fish - Culture Trip
2018年3月8日 · Like all Hawaiian names, there is deep meaning and history behind the state fish’s moniker. When broken down, the first part, “humuhumu,” is the Hawaiian word used for all species of triggerfish. The latter half of the name, “nukunukuāpuaʻa,” translates to “snout like a …
Waikīkī Aquarium » Reef Triggerfish
The humuhumunukunukuāpua‘a, or reef triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), is one of the most widely recognized of Hawaiian fishes. Its angular body, distinctive color pattern, fin arrangement, and characteristic dorsal (top) spine make it easy to distinguish.
Humuhumu-Nukunuku-Apua'a - Reef Triggerfish - LookIntoHawaii
The Rhinecanthus rectangulus also know as the Humuhumu-nukunuku-apua'a is the state fish of Hawaii, not to be confused Maui's Humuhumunukunukuapua'a restaurant. The name only looks intimidating. It is pronounced hoo moo hoo moo noo koo noo koo ah poo ah ah.