Hawaii's state fish is the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a which means "triggerfish with a pig-like short snout". (and yes, it takes about 5 years of residency before you can pronounce it). Actually the distinctinction of being the state fish expired legally in 1990 in which there was no official state fish, despite what the postcards said. However, May 2, 2007, legislation officially reinstated this colorfish fish to its regal rank!