Nombres alternativos: Humuhumunukunukuapua‘a, Rhinecanthus rectangulus
The Reef Triggerfish also known by it's Hawaiian name humuhumunukunukuapua'a which translates to "triggerfish with a snout like a pig" is a species of trigger fish that can be found around reefs in the Indo-Pacific waters.
It has a diamond-shaped body with bright and beautiful yellow, black and blue colors. Its colors can fade when threatened or sleeping.
It is an agressive and territorial species. They will battle with each other frequently in their own schools and it's not uncommon for divers to be bitten by them, but the bite is not life threatening.
The Reef Triggerfish is the Hawaiian state fish and is considered a symbol of Hawaii.