ハワイ州の魚 〜は フムフムヌクヌクアプアア, also called the reef or rectangular triggerfish. Its scientific name is ゴマモンガラ. Look for an angular body, bold markings, and a pointed snout. On Maui, watch around reef structure, rocky crevices, and nearby sandy patches when snorkeling conditions are suitable. Sightings aren’t guaranteed.
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The Hawaiian state fish is the ハムフムヌクヌクアプアア, also called the reef triggerfish. It’s one of Hawaiʻi's most recognizable reef fish, thanks to its bold markings, pointed snout, and unforgettable Hawaiian name. In this guide, you’ll learn what its name means, how to pronounce it, how to identify it underwater, and where to look for it while snorkeling on Maui.
Here’s a quick reference to the humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, including its names, size, reef habitat, diet, and identification clues.
| トピック | 詳細 |
|---|---|
| Common and Hawaiian names | Reef triggerfish or rectangular triggerfish. Hawaiian name: humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa. Humuhumu is a shortened name also used for other triggerfish. |
| 学名 | ゴマモンガラ, the species designated as Hawaiʻi’s official state fish. |
| サイズ | Can reach about 10 inches, or 25 centimeters, in length, according to Waikīkī Aquarium. |
| Geographic range | Found across the tropical Indo-Pacific, including Hawaiʻi. It is not endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. |
| Reef habitat | Shallow reef flats and outer reefs, including rocky areas affected by surge. Its presence doesn’t indicate that conditions are suitable for snorkeling. |
| ダイエット | Algae and reef invertebrates, including small crustaceans, worms, snails, brittlestars, and sea urchins. |
| Identification clues | Angular body, pointed snout, a diagonal black band from the eye toward the anal fin, and a black wedge-shaped marking near the tail. A blue bar crosses the upper lip. |
| 類似種 | The lagoon triggerfish, ラインカンサス・アクレアトゥス, shares the Hawaiian name humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa but is a different species. Check the scientific name when comparing fish guides or photographs. |
情報源 ワイキキ水族館, オーストラリアの魚類, and Hawaiʻi Act 67 (PDF). Watch fish without touching, feeding, chasing, or disturbing the reef.
The reef triggerfish first became Hawaiʻi’s official state fish in 1985 under a law that expired after five years. That designation ended in 1990. On May 2, 2006, Act 67 permanently restored the title to the humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, specifically the species ゴマモンガラ.
Its status as a state fish is a legal designation. Its Hawaiian name has its own story.
フムフムヌクヌクアプアアは、ハワイで最もよく知られたサンゴ礁の魚の一つであり、その名前は魚について多くのことを物語っています。 ワイキキ水族館, フムフムはハワイ語でカワハギ科の魚を指し、ヌクアプアアは「豚のような鼻」を意味します。これはこの魚によく当てはまります。餌を求めてサンゴ礁を探索し、ストレスを感じたり扱われたりすると、うめき声をあげることさえあるのです。.
この魚は、ハワイの歴史においても、小さくも確かな場所を占めています。. ワイキキ水族館 notes that triggerfish known by this name were sometimes used as substitutes for pigs in certain religious ceremonies.
This guide uses フムフムヌクヌクアプアア, including the Hawaiian kahakō and ʻokina. You’ll also see humuhumunukunukuapuaa typed without those marks in searches and travel information. Humuhumu is a convenient shortened name, but it can refer to triggerfish more generally.
（思ったより簡単です。）細かく分けてみましょう：
humu-humu-nuku-nuku-ā-puaʻa
Practice one part at a time, then join the parts together.
地元の人々は「フムフム」と短縮することがよくあります。シュノーケリングツアーでその魚を見つけるときに、ずっと言いやすいですよね！
クイックID Look for an angular body, a pointed, pig-like snout, a dark mask across the face, blue lines near the mouth, and a stop-and-go swimming style near the reef.
The reef triggerfish can reach about 10 inches, or 25 centimeters, in length. However, its bold colors and markings make it stand out.
ザ フムフムヌクヌクアプアア loves the warm, shallow reefs of Hawaii. You'll commonly find it around coral heads, rocky crevices, and sandy lagoon bottoms.
Reef habitat near Kapalua Bay, Napili Bay, Black Rock, Ulua Beach, and Keawakapu can provide opportunities to look for humuhumu. Choose a location that suits your ocean experience and the day’s conditions rather than following a fixed route along rocks or around a point. Keep clear of coral and leave room for the fish to move naturally.
Plan your search for daylight hours when conditions are suitable. Morning often brings lighter winds, but visibility and surf still vary. Watch reef structure and nearby sandy patches without chasing fish. If conditions aren’t appropriate, save snorkeling for another day.
A boat tour provides gear, crew guidance, and a planned outing while you look for Maui’s reef fish.
私たち 5-hour morning tour runs from 7 a.m. to about noon, with planned stops at Molokini and Turtle Town or another reef. Our 3-hour afternoon tour runs from 1 p.m. to about 4 p.m. and typically visits Coral Gardens or another nearby reef.
Destinations and wildlife sightings depend on conditions. Anyone entering the water should be able to swim independently, stay calm face-down in deep water, and follow the crew's instructions.
似ている人たち、会うかもしれない人たち
The reef triggerfish (ゴマモンガラ) shares the Hawaiian name humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa with the lagoon triggerfish (ラインカンサス・アクレアトゥス). They’re different species, and Hawaiʻi’s official state-fish designation specifically names R. rectangulus. When checking a photograph or fish guide, look at the scientific name rather than relying on “humuhumu” alone.
ハワイにはいくつかチョウチョウウオが生息しています。見かける可能性のある2種は次のとおりです。
これらの種はどれも美しいですが、フムフムは忙しそうな顔の模様と、くっきりとした絵のような線が特徴的です。.
Knowing the humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa’s name, markings, and reef habits gives you more to notice on your next Maui snorkel. Watch from a comfortable distance, leave the reef undisturbed, and enjoy whatever marine life appears. 🐠
👉 For help recognizing other species, explore our マウイ熱帯魚図鑑！
Use these resources to confirm the state-fish designation, species identification, reef protection, and Maui sunscreen requirements. Before snorkeling, check current ocean conditions, water-quality advisories, and posted warnings.
