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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Fire Dartfish
Nemateleotris magnifica
Fire Dartfish is a documented Kauaʻi reef or coastal fish represented from direct Kauaʻi survey evidence.
Keeltail Needlefish
Platybelone argalus
Keeltail Needlefish is a documented Kauaʻi reef or coastal fish represented from direct Kauaʻi survey evidence.
Hawaiian Ladyfish / Banana Fish
Elops hawaiensis
Hawaiian Ladyfish / Banana Fish is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Mackerel Scad
Atule mate
Mackerel Scad is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Cardinalfishes
Apogon spp.
Cardinalfishes is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Kanda / Marquesan Mullet
Osteomugil engeli
Kanda / Marquesan Mullet is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Sharpnose Mullet
Neomyxus leuciscus
Sharpnose Mullet is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Sabre Squirrelfish
Sargocentron spiniferum
Sabre Squirrelfish is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Butaguchi / Thicklip Trevally
Pseudocaranx cheilio
Butaguchi / Thicklip Trevally is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
Cornetfish is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Dobe Ulua / Whitetongue Jack
Uraspis helvola
Dobe Ulua / Whitetongue Jack is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Hawaiian Flounder / Peacock Flounder
Bothus mancus
Hawaiian Flounder / Peacock Flounder is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Heller's Barracuda
Sphyraena helleri
Heller's Barracuda is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Kagami / Threadfin Jack
Alectis ciliaris
Kagami / Threadfin Jack is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Knifejaw
Oplegnathus punctatus
Knifejaw is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Blackspot Sergeant
Abudefduf sordidus
Blackspot Sergeant is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Hawaiian Sergeant / Sergeant Major
Abudefduf abdominalis
Hawaiian Sergeant / Sergeant Major is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Nabeta / Razorfishes
Iniistius spp.
Nabeta / Razorfishes is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Titan Scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis cacopsis
Titan Scorpionfish is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Sleek / Bluetail Unicornfish
Naso hexacanthus
Sleek / Bluetail Unicornfish is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Stocky Hawkfish
Cirrhitus pinnulatus
Stocky Hawkfish is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Smalltooth Jobfish
Aphareus furca
Smalltooth Jobfish is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Rainbow Runner
Elagatis bipinnulata
Rainbow Runner is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
Doublespotted Queenfish
Scomberoides lysan
Doublespotted Queenfish is a Kauaʻi-relevant Hawaiian fish documented by authoritative sources.
