Threadfin - Six Finger 
Threadfin - Six Finger
Polydactylus sexfilis
Average Weight/Length
1-8lbs
Other "Popular" Names for this Fish
Threadfin
Location Habitat
Hawaiian Islands typically found thriving in bubbly, churning waters off rocky shorelines with sandy bottoms. Moi typically live in sandy bottomed areas where they use their feelers to search for crabs, shrimp and other crustaceans in the sand. The Hawaiians used to stock Moi in fishponds for the Alii, the Hawaiian Royalty. The Moi have become less common in recent years and, hopefully, renewed efforts to farm Moi will relieve some pressure off of wild stocks.
Biology & Physical Description
Moi flesh is white to light gray and cooks up white. The rich, mild-flavored meat is moist, tender and flaky. The Moi is known as the most desired fish in Hawaii. In the ancient Hawaiian days, this fish was the fish for kings or Ali'is in where only the royalty were able to eat this fish. The fish were such an important thing to the ancient Hawaiians that they would build ponds to farm these fish and help the population grow making sure this fish would never go extinct. Even till today the Moi is a prize fish to catch. This fish is only raised in the clear waters of Hawaii, making their meat very tender and tasty. It does not grow to be big size fish. It is easy to tell what a Moi looks like by their silver skin and black tail. This fish is the most common fish ordered on the menu at local restaurants but it can be high in price because of the history behind this fish.
Game Rating
Game Rating : 2/10
Game Description :
If caught with very light gear, and a larger size is caught, it can put up a little fight. Otherwise, smaller sized fish don't do much in regards to game fishing qualities.
Food Rating
Game Rating : 8/10
Game Description :
Moi just might be the most sought after local Hawaiian fish. Known as the "fish of Kings" it was once a fish only eaten by ancient Hawaiian royalty and was raised in fish ponds on the coast. Fortunately now days, Hawaiian Moi is less restrictive and it's popularity is growing. The flesh cooks up white and flaky. It has a rich and mild flavor while high oil content keeps it moist when cooked. It can be served baked and steamed whole, or filleted and seared.
