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Blue Parrot Fish 



114-14 Callyodon jordam (Jenkins) 



Plate VI, Figure .? 



Drawn from Jordan & Evermann 



This parrot fish varies in color from a blue to a dark greenish brown, 

 although it is usually blue in color. 



This fish is uncommon about Hawaii. In olden times it was tabu for 

 the king and was relished by him because of its delicate flavor when 

 eaten raw. It is still a highly prized fish and brings a good price on the 

 markets. 



This fish is found throughout Polynesia as far as the Hawaiian Islands. 



Lauia 



114-15 Callyodon formosus (Valenciennes) 



I'latr \I, Figure 2 



Drawn from Jordan & Evermann 



The lauia is a brightly colored fish. The sides of the body are yellowish 

 green in color and are spotted with reddish. It reaches a length of at least 

 twenty inches. 



