Can you say humuhumunukunukuapua'a ❓ Now that is a mouthful! This is the Hawaiian name for the reef triggerfish and it translates to ‘fish with a snout like a pig’ 🐽. The humuhumunukunukuapua'a is the official state fish of Hawaii. In the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, their name is a bit easier to pronounce. The triggerfish in the video is referred to as a Picasso triggerfish after the famous painter Pablo Picasso. Its notable pattern of stripes give it a distinct appearance of a painter’s co

16 reactions | Meet the queen triggerfish in Great Maya Reef! The name triggerfish comes from their ability to lock its dorsal fin. When upright, the dorsal-fin spine is locked in place by its second spine. The first spine can only be lowered after the second is pulled back, like a trigger! | Audubon Aquarium | Facebook

2.8K views · 30 reactions | "Meet the Titan Triggerfish ⚡ — the ‘reef guardian.’ They can grow up to 2.5 feet and will fiercely protect their nest, even chasing away divers! Brave little boss of the reef. " | Spearfishing Unofficial #FunFishFacts #TitanTriggerfish #ReefGuardian #OceanLife #MarineFacts #UnderwaterWorld | Spearfishing Unofficial | Facebook