Hawaiian Fishes 



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along Queensland, through Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia to the 

 Hawaiian Islands. 



Moano 



98-8 Pseudnpeneus hijasciatus (Lacepede) 



Drawn from Jordan & Evermann 



The moano is dusky to reddish over its body and is marked with 

 three or more dark bands crossing the body. It reaches a length of eleven 

 inches and has a flesh of fine, delicate flavor. 



It is distributed from New Guinea and the East Indies through 

 Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia to the Hawaiian Islands. 



Goatfish 



98-9 Pseudupeneus trifasciatus (Lacepede) 

 This goatfish is known by a light spot on the upper side of the body 

 at the base of the tail. It has been recorded from the East Indies and 

 Guam to Hawaii and Samoa. 



Moana or Moano 



Also known as the Red and Black Banded Goatfish 

 98-10 Pseudupeneus multifasciatus (Quoy & Gaimard) 



Plate IV, Figure 5 



The moana is marked with alternating bands of pale rosy red and 

 darker red in a very irregular pattern. It is conspicuous by its bright 

 color. It will reach a length of ten inches. 



It is one of the most common Hawaiian fishes and is commonly seen 

 on the market. 



