
This is the state fish of Hawaii and while its official name is straightforward, in Hawaii it’s called the Humuhumu-nukunuku-ā-pua’a, which is actually easier to pronounce than it looks.
The fish is also known as the Picasso Triggerfish, a reference to its bold colors and markings.
I love that fish.
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It’s a beauty!
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What a gorgeous fish!
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They’re really lovely, especially when the light hits them.
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Beautifully coloured Fish!
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It’s very colorful indeed.
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What a fabulous looking fish Graham. Our State fish is the Blue Groper and our valley it is the Eastern Freshwater Cod
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It’s a beautiful fish and fairly abundant where I go swimming.
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I was inspired to look up the Washington State fish which is steelhead trout. Who knew that state fish exist? Not me.
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Fish, insects, birds, there’s an official state creature in just about any category!
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