Huma Huma Triggerfish

The Huma Huma owes its name to Hawaiian reef-goers, who call it humuhumunukunukuapua'a — Hawaii's official state fish and, at nineteen letters, arguably the longest common name of anything swimming in your tank. The bold geometric face paint isn't just decoration; it doubles as a startle pattern that reads as a much bigger, meaner fish at a glance. Underneath the cartoon face is a genuinely smart, genuinely pushy triggerfish that will run the tank given the chance.

Care level: Moderate · Temperament: Aggressive · Max size: ~12" · Min tank: 125+ gal · Diet: Carnivore, meaty foods including shell-on foods