The COMMON LONGNOSE BUTTERFLYFISH (called lauwiliwili
nukunuku ‘oi ‘oi) has a long probing snout, bristly dorsal spines, and a bright
yellow color to the majority of its body.
This species is frequently found along walls, ledges and overhangs,
often swimming upside down, feeding on various invertebrates using its long
jaws to grasp and tear. Its Hawaiian
name is the longest of all fish names, meaning “leaf of the wiliwili tree” and
“sharp beak”, and its scientific name (forcipiger flavissimus) translates to
“extreme yellow”.
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| Dorsal fins down & relaxed. |
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| Dorsal fins up. |
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