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The Saddleback Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ephippium) isn't common in Hawai'i, but like everyone else, it loves to visit Hanauma Bay! |
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Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) usually travel in pairs. |
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The Lemon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon miliaris) is found only in Hawai'i. |
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The Ornate Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ornatissimus) is rarely seen, but when it is, it is seen with its companion. |
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The Threadfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga) distinguished by its upper trailing fin, is also found in the Red Sea and Australia. |
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The Forcepsfish (Forcepiger flavissimus) can swim upside down and backwards when startled. |
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The Bluestrip Butterflyfish (Chaetodon fremblii) "Kikakupu" is found only in Hawai'i, and has no close relatives. Another good reason to visit Hanauma Bay! |
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Kihikihi (Zanclus cornutus) are in a class by themselves! |
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| Hanauma Bay reef fish |
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| Hanauma Bay Goatfish |
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| Hanauma Bay Parrotfish |
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| Hanauma Bay Surgeonfish |
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| Hanauma Bay Turtles |
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| Hanauma Bay Wrasses |
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| More photos and facts about Paradise |
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| Shark photos, facts, and commentary |
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| Waikiki beach seashells |
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| Waimea Valley, Oahu, Hawai'i |
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| Other Rico Leffanta websites |
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