Thanks for the help with the identification! I've been diving for 40 years and not seen such a large burrfish - about 40cm long. And very large head, eyes and mouth. Interesting...
Chilomycterus reticulatus? It is the only Chilomycterus species listed on Fishbase as being found in Hawaii.
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Posted by @fishx6After seeing your video I think this is as Alyona says Diodon hystrix they are very similar but this one grows to a much large size!
Posted by @RichardthedudeThis images was taken from video footage that can be seen here - http://youtu.be/UqLy3_gy8Bc
Posted by @RichardthedudeThanks for the help with the identification! I've been diving for 40 years and not seen such a large burrfish - about 40cm long. And very large head, eyes and mouth. Interesting...
Posted by @fishx6I think this is more than likely Chilomycterus reticulatus just form the shape of head and mouth, could be wrong though!
Posted by AlyonaI think, this one can be Diodon hystrix.
Posted by @SfamnunChilomycterus reticulatus? It is the only Chilomycterus species listed on Fishbase as being found in Hawaii.