Kauaʻi field guide
Reef Fish of Kauaʻi
Explore fish records associated with reef habitats in the Atlas. The illustrated entries connect identification and scientific names with recorded habitat use, feeding relationships, occurrence evidence and conservation context.
Occurrence and evidence notes
A fish’s habitat association does not establish its abundance at a particular reef or guarantee a sighting. Follow the dated sources and uncertainty notes in each entry. Fishing decisions should use current Hawaiʻi regulations and the rules for the specific area.
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Eyestripe Surgeonfish
Acanthurus dussumieri
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Spectacled Parrotfish
Chlorurus perspicillatus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Ember Parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Common Parrotfish
Scarus psittacus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Bluestriped Snapper
Lutjanus kasmira
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Peacock Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Mackerel Scad
Decapterus macarellus
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Juvenile Weke ʻā
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus — juvenile life stage
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Blackfin Chromis
Chromis vanderbilti
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Saddle Wrasse
Thalassoma duperrey
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Arc-eye Hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Elegant Coris
Coris venusta
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Orangeband Surgeonfish
Acanthurus olivaceus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Bridled Triggerfish
Sufflamen fraenatum
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Zebra Blenny / Rockskipper
Istiblennius zebra
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Marbled Blenny
Entomacrodus marmoratus
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Gargantuan Blenny
Cirripectes obscurus
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Silverjaw Jobfish
Aphareus rutilans
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Squirrelfish Snapper
Etelis carbunculus
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Longtail Red Snapper
Etelis coruscans
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Pink Snapper
Pristipomoides filamentosus
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Von Siebold's Snapper
Pristipomoides sieboldii
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
