The Whitespotted Toby | Hawaiian Marine Life

Park Hours
9 AM - 5 PM

Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby

The Hawaiian whitespotted toby is one of the most common reef fish observed at all depths. They are yellowish to dark brown in coloration and display numerous white to light-blue spots covering its body. They feed on small invertebrates, algae, and detritus material on the reef. Their species’ name means “boaster” or “braggart,” and they are usually observed in pairs.

 

*Due to the constant rotation of animals back to the ocean, we cannot guarantee the presence of any specific animal.

Did you know?

The Hawaiian whitespotted toby reaches 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in length and is an endemic species to the Hawaiian Islands.

Hawaiian Name: Manō
Scientific Name: Canthigaster jactator
Where to Find: Shallow Reef *

share with friends

Discover More Maui Ocean Center marine life

Hawaiian Turkeyfish

The Hawaiian turkeyfish (also known as Hawaiian lionfish) is a member of the scorpionfish family and can grow up to...
The Hawaiian turkeyfish (also known as Hawaiian lionfish) is a member of the scorpionfish family and can grow up to 8 inches long.

Humpback Whale

Maui Ocean Center respectfully complies with the County of Maui ordinance prohibiting the exhibit of cetaceans (marine mammals including whales,...
Humpback whales are an endangered species, and overall populations drastically declined before their placement on the endangered species list.

Wrasse Family

An elongated slender body characterizes this large and diverse family of fish, the wrasses. Very commonly seen in coral reef...
Very commonly seen in coral reef environments, these colorful, vibrant fish are easy to spot but can be tricky to identify.
Search