Scientific Name :
Pristipomoides filamentosus
Average Length Weight :
Although this species occurs throughout the tropical Pacific, nowhere does it grow as large as in the Hawaiian Islands. When a new opakapaka fishing area is discovered, the initial size of fish caught may be 12 to 18 pounds. Opakapaka of this size could be at least 10 years old.
Scientific Name :
Melichthys vidua
Average Length Weight :
Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed
Scientific Name :
Hyporhamphus depauperatus
Scientific Name :
Hyprhamphus depauperatus
Scientific Name :
Taractichthys steindachneri
Average Length Weight :
Monchong can range from about 4 pounds to over 25 pounds, but the prime market sizes are fish over 12 pounds.
Scientific Name :
Anisotremus virginicus
Average Length Weight :
Averages 8-10 inches; reaches 14 inches or more
Scientific Name :
Echinorhinus cookei
Scientific Name :
Anampses chrysocephalus
Scientific Name :
Halichoeres radiatus
Average Length Weight :
Usually around 1 pound; runs to at least 3.
Scientific Name :
Hydrolagus purpurescens