Hawaiian Hogfish

A Hawaiian Hogfish in the waters off Hawaii
A Hawaiian Hogfish in the waters off Hawaii

Hawaiian Hogfish are members of the Wrasse family and endemic to Hawaii, though they get their name from a Caribbean relative with a snout like a pig! This fish is a female and probably a younger one, since adult fish tend to live in deeper water.

The name might not be complimentary, but I think the fish is striking, especially in good light.

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