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Created 9/20/2022

Family Nomeidae

CIRCUMTROPICAL

Nomeus gronovii



Kailua-Kona

  

Kailua, Oahu

 
   

MAN-O'-WAR FISH

Pelagic, feeds upon Portuguese Man-o'-war.  In Hawaii these occasionally drift near shore during strong onshore winds.  Very active swimmer that does not survive long in captivity as it requires well-oxygenated water.  Attains 15 inches.  Worldwide in warm and temperate seas.