Threadfin Butterflyfishes are almost always seen in pairs. They are quite common, but not numerous around here.
Threadfin Butterflyfishes
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Spotted Boxfishes
Boxfishes are little boxes of armor. Their only moving parts are eyes, mouth, and fins! Females are a dark brown covered with white spots. Males are a beautiful blue with white spots only on the back, and some gold highlights. And, despite their somewhat ungainly looking shape, they’re actually excellent swimmers.
Sing us a song
An I’iwi belts out a song from the branch of a tree on the Pu’u O’o Trail off Saddle Road.
Reclusive Zebra Moray Eel
I only saw this eel because I passed directly over it. It was lodged in crack and not moving. I waited a while and eventually it backed out and revealed its head and a beady eye looking at me!
Don’t go out there
I went out!
Big Eagle Ray
I saw this Spotted Eagle Ray last weekend and it might be the biggest one I’ve ever seen. The head was huge. Compare it with a photo I posted last month (below) of a juvenile Eagle Ray.
Flowery Flounder on the sand
This Flowery Flounder set down to hide, though it had a little trouble blending in with the ridges in the sand.
Getting a wriggle on
I saw this Undulated Moray Eel during a recent swim. They’re usually most active at night, but are sometimes seen during the day. This one had striking markings and is possibly a juvenile. They’re not an eel for messing with though, being known for having a rather nasty disposition!
Graham's Island 