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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Hawaiian Flagtail
Kuhlia sandvicensis
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Bigscale Flagtail
Kuhlia xenura
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Striped Mullet
Mugil cephalus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Milkfish
Chanos chanos
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Bonefish
Albula glossodonta
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Pacific Threadfin
Polydactylus sexfilis
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Bigeye Scad
Selar crumenophthalmus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Hawaiian Anchovy
Encrasicholina purpurea
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Hawaiian Silverside
Atherinomorus insularum
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Rudderfish / Chub Group
Kyphosus spp.
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Hawaiian Bigeye
Priacanthus meeki
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Convict Tang
Acanthurus triostegus sandvicensis
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Bluespine Unicornfish
Naso unicornis
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Whitesaddle Goatfish
Parupeneus porphyreus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Yellowstripe Goatfish
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Mempachi / Menpachi / Soldierfish Group
Myripristis spp.
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
Bigeye Emperor
Monotaxis grandoculis
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Goldring Surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus strigosus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Manybar Goatfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Goldsaddle Goatfish
Parupeneus cyclostomus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Orangespine Unicornfish
Naso lituratus
Direct Kauaʻi reef monitoring or survey evidence supports occurrence; other ecological fields retain their cited scope.
Yellowfin Surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus
Seed record is tied to listed sources; source scope and uncertainty are retained.
