• Name:

    Humu Rectangle Triggerfish

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  • Family: Balistidae
  • Species: Triggerfish
  • Scientific Name: Rhinecanthus rectangulus
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Also Know As:

| Rectangular Triggerfish

| Vline

| Wedgetailed Trigger

General info about Humu Rectangle Triggerfish

Considered to be Hawaii's state fish, the Humu Rectangle Triggerfish has a pearly white face and two blue and black stripes across the eyes. It is also recognized by the black V-pattern outlined in yellow that highlights the posterior section of the body. The Humu Rectangle Triggerfish needs a large aquarium with rocks and caves. It may rearrange the landscaping and rocks. It vocalizes using a grunting sound.
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Humu Rectangle Triggerfish Triggerfish Balistidae Rhinecanthus rectangulus Considered to be Hawaii's state fish, the Humu Rectangle Triggerfish has a pearly white face and two blue and black stripes across the eyes. It is also recognized by the black V-pattern outlined in yellow that highlights the posterior section of the body. The Humu Rectangle Triggerfish needs a large aquarium with rocks and caves. It may rearrange the landscaping and rocks. It vocalizes using a grunting sound. PalaciosAn

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