A small family of omnivores resembling butterflyfishes but more closely related to chubs.  Most species are limited to subtropical waters of Australia & New Zealand.  One species is rarely seen in Hawai‘i.

Waikiki Aquarium

Juvenile, He'eia, Kane'ohe Bay, Oahu, 3 feet

Rare alone or in small aggregations under ledges on shallow murky reefs.  Relatively common in Japanese bays and harbors.  A nocturnal omnivore.  Attains 6 inches.  Restricted to subtropical waters of Hawai‘i, Japan, China, Australia, and New Caledonia.