Hawaiian Flagtail

Kuhlia xenura

Hawaiian Flagtail

A silvery flagtail of brackish pools, surge zones and back reefs, it schools inshore over sand and around rock by day and feeds after dark. Common in Hawaiian waters, it stays around twenty two centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Kuhliidae › Kuhlia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278251.

FAQ

How deep does the Hawaiian Flagtail live?
The Hawaiian Flagtail (Kuhlia xenura) is typically found at 1–22 m.
Is the Hawaiian Flagtail dangerous to divers?
The Hawaiian Flagtail is harmless to divers.
How big does the Hawaiian Flagtail get?
The Hawaiian Flagtail grows to about 22.2 cm.