Photo Copyright 2010 by Barry Fackler
This goofy-looking fish is a Spotted Burrfish and, according to the field guides, it is not commonly seen in Hawai'i. I hate to say that any fish is actually rare as it is probably found in numbers somewhere or another.
Photo Copyright 2010 by Barry Fackler
This is a very close relative of the porcupinefishes, the difference being the burrfish has spines that are erect all the time, whereas the spines of the porcupinefish are erect only when the fish "inflates" with water.
Photo Copyright 2010 by Barry Fackler
This particular individual resides in a small cave in Honaunau Bay. Only once have I seen it outside the cave, as shown in the last two photos of this post.
Photo Copyright 2010 by Barry Fackler
This is a substantial fish, reaching about a foot and a half in length. Its mouth is a sort of beak and has been known to actually sever fingers from careless divers who have harassed them!
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