Species profile
Aholehole
Kuhlia xenura
Identify Aholehole (Kuhlia xenura) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
At a glance
Aholehole (Kuhlia xenura) is a bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 262 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in Hawaii.
Notable details
- A small schooling fish found along rocky shorelines and reef edges in Hawaiian coastal waters.
- Typically reaches about 25 to 30 centimeters (10 to 12 inches) in length.
- Feeding activity peaks at night, when it hunts small invertebrates and zooplankton near the surface.
- A traditional food fish in Hawaii, historically taken with nets and torchlight fishing at night.
- Schools are commonly spotted near wave-washed rocky ledges and inside surge channels.
Where Aholehole are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Aholehole
Background
Kuhlia xenura, the strange-tailed flagtail is a species of flagtail endemic to Hawaii, where it occurs in fresh, brackish, and marine waters. It can be found in tide pools, estuaries, and on reefs occurring over sand or rock. This species grows to a standard length of 22.2 cm (8.7 in).
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Aholehole article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aholehole?
Aholehole (Kuhlia xenura) is a bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Aholehole?
Aholehole is Kuhlia xenura.
Is Aholehole regulated for fishing?
Yes — Aholehole has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Aholehole?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Aholehole along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.