Hawaiian Fishes 



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caudal fin is yellow with a bluish gray border. It is known from 

 Maurctius and the Hawaiian Islands. 



Opakapaka 

 Also known as the Ulaula, Koae (large), and Weke Koae (adult) 



90-3 Pristipomoides filamentosus (Valenciennes) 

 The Opakapaka is violet brown on the back and sides and silvery 

 beneath. It reaches a length of two or more feet and is one of the 

 common food fishes in the Hawaiian Islands. It is known from southern 

 Japan and the Hawaiian Islands. 



Opakapaka or Snapper 



90-4 Pristipomoides microdon ( Steindachner ) 



Drawn from Jordan & Evermann 



This fish is light rosy olive in color above and paler beneath. It 

 reaches a length of two feet and is an important food fish in Island 

 markets. It is found among all of the Hawaiian Islands. 



Uku or Snapper 

 Also known as the Uku-palu 



90-5 Aprion virescens Valenciennes 

 The uku is of a uniform light gray color and is tinged with blue. The 

 lower surface is lighter in color. This fish reaches a length of over two 

 feet, is common in Island markets, and is one of our best food fishes. 



