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Updated 9/21/2014

Family Labridae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

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Female, Molokini, 90 feet

 

Female, Kewalo Hump, Oahu, 90 feet

Female, Kewalo Hump, Oahu, 90 feet

 

Male, Kewalo Hump, Oahu, 90 feet

Male, Kewalo Hump, Oahu, 90 feet

 

Male, Molokini, 90 feet

 



Male, Ho'okena, Hawaii, 60 feet

FLAME WRASSE

Harems are uncommon among rubble at deeper scuba depths.  Males advertise by flaring their fins.  Feeds upon zooplankton.  Attains 4 inches.  Endemic to Hawai'i.