Goatfish - Blue

Attains 20 inches and 7 pounds

Moano Kea

Hawaiian Islands/ Indo-Pacific bottom fish (Goatfish Family)

Moano kea” means any fish known as Parupeneus cyclostomus or any recognized synonym. Moano kea are also known as moano kali, moano ukali ulua, blue. Small foraging parties are occasionally seen at scuba depths as they actively pursue small fish using long barbels to force them out of hiding. This pack is frequently trailed by opportunistic jacks, wrasses, and morays. Gray or reddish-brown with iridescent blue spots and a yellow saddle ahead of the tail. Bright yellow individuals do not occur in Hawaii but are not uncommon elsewhere.

Summary of Distribution:
Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)