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Do people eat humuhumunukunukuapuaa?
The humuhumu is not highly valued as a food fish by today’s tastes, although it is edible and was recognized as such by early Hawaiians. In May of 2006 Governor Linda Lingle signed a bill that permanently established the humuhumunukunukuāpua’a as the State Fish of Hawai’i.
What is Humuhumunukunukuapua A in English?
The reef triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), also known as the rectangular triggerfish, wedgetail triggerfish or by its Hawaiian name humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (pronounced [ˈhumuˈhumuˈnukuˈnukuˈwaːpuˈwɐʔə], meaning ‘triggerfish with a snout like a pig’, also spelled humuhumunukunukuapua’a or just humuhumu for short).
What is the longest Hawaiian word?
The longest Hawaiian word is “humuhumunukunukuapuaa”. It’s a name of a Hawaii’s state fish which means “trigger fish with a snout like a pig”.
What is the longest name of fish?
The Lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi. The fish with the honor of having the longest Hawaiian name is the lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi. Freely translated this name means “long-snouted fish shaped like a wiliwili leaf”.
What’s the Hawaii State fish?
Reef triggerfish
Hawaii/State fish
Is there a humuhumunukunukuapua’a in Hawaii?
At about 1:10 into the video, you hear Don Ho singing humuhumunukunukuapua’a a few times. Sing along and you’ll soon be a pro. If you encounter a humuhumunukunukuapua’a while snorkeling in Hawaii, please give them their space.
How big is the humuhumu Hawaii State Fish?
Although the humuhumu has a long name, it is actually a very small fish that usually only grows to 8 inches at the largest. Why is the Humuhumu Hawaii’s State Fish? Hawaii chose to claim the humuhumunukunukuapua’a as its state fish in 1985 because of the vast population of humuhumu in Hawaii.
What kind of behavior does a Humuhumunukunukuapua’a have?
A member of the Balistidae family, the humuhumunukunukuapua’a may be on the smaller side, but it’s notorious for its aggressive behavior. Intolerant of others in their vicinity—which is often shallow outer reef habitats —they’re known to seek solace alone, just as they’re known to sample other creatures with their powerful jaws when feisty.
What did the Hawaiians use the humuhumu for?
The humuhumu has never been a source of food or nourishment for the people of Hawaii. In fact, Ancient Hawaiians used the fish to toss on the fire as you would lighter fluid. While some believe this fish is not very representative of Hawaii’s culture, others disagree.