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Updated 6/28/2016

Family Caracanthidae

 HAWAII

Caracanthus typicus    endemic.gif (1686 bytes)

Makapu'u, Oahu, 30 feet


Kane'ohe Bay, O'ahu

HAWAIIAN CORAL CROUCHER or VELVETFISH

Common between branches of Cauliflower and Antler Coral.  The skin has a unique fuzzy texture.  Attains 1.5 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Similar to the Indo-Pacific Caracanthus maculatus.