Hawaiian Identity
The species is Parupeneus porphyreus, a Hawaiian goatfish rather than a general name for all red reef fishes. Locality and scientific identity should remain with measurements. Similar coloration in another goatfish does not establish the same species or maximum size.
Day and Night Habitat
Small groups occur around coral and ledges during the day. Fish disperse to feed at night, so a daytime sheltered group and a nighttime feeding individual represent different activities. Time of observation is useful context alongside the reef location.
Reproduction and Length
Spawning is reported through the year, with a stronger seasonal period in regional accounts. The compiled maximum is 51 centimeters total length. A regional reproductive peak should not be treated as a guarantee that every individual spawns on the same calendar or at the same size.
Keep the Time of Observation
Kumu’s daytime shelter and nighttime feeding describe different uses of the reef. Record the time when documenting behavior or habitat.
All Lakes With Kumu
Browse all lakes and reservoirs with confirmed Kumu records in our database, listed alphabetically.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.