Lau-wiliwili-nukunuku-'oi'oi--Long-nosed Butterfly Fish

One of the most beautiful fishes. We see these when we snorkel at Captain Cook and Two Step.
Yellow body, long snout and black spot on anal fin. Uses their extended snout to reach deep into crevices and coral to catch their prey.

Yesterday, Rich saw an all black one. It is a phase which is seen along the Kona coast, but is rare elsewhere. Black Longnose Butterflyfish when placed into aquariums will revert back to their more common yellow phase.

Saw