Goatfish are bottom-feeding carnivores, easily recognized by the pair of barbels under their jaws which are used to locate food. Tucked under the sides of the jaw when not in use, the barbels …

Goatfishes generally have an elongate body with two widely separated dorsal fins and a soft, forked tail. They are capable of rapid color changes and a fish resting on the bottom often …

2022年10月4日 · There are 10 species of goatfish in Hawai‘i waters. ‘Oama refers generally to juveniles of any goatfish species but is most often used in reference to weke ‘ā (yellowstripe …

Goatfishes are bony fishes that have an elongatebody with large scales and rough texture. They are characterized by the pair of long barbells located under the chin (Division of Aquatic and …

2019年5月13日 · Kumu, or goatfish, is found near the reefs and sand patches, around depths of 5-100 meters. The fish is commonly seen when snorkeling in Hanauma Bay. In appearance, …

The yellowstripe goatfish (Mulloidichthys flavolineatus) is a species of goatfish native to the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The fish is known as Weke 'a'a in Hawaiian. [2] The species' …

2014年10月1日 · Goatfish is a prized delicacy in Hawaii, and can be caught near reefs and sand patches in depths from five to 100 meters. They are fairly common in Oahu’s famous …

2023年10月26日 · Oceanic Institute is developing technology to raise a Hawaiian goatfish species in captivity to try to help declining wild populations. With their beard-like protrusions, typically …

Parupeneus porphyreus, also called whitesaddle goatfish or kūmū in Hawaiian, is endemic to Hawaii. [1] This species of goatfish used to be the most common goatfish in Hawaiʻi around …

There are several varieties of goatfish that inhabit the waters of Hanauma Bay. Bandtail Goatfish (weke pueo) are silver with two brown stripes and a barred tail. They are unique to Hawaii. …