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Description and Biology
They are omnivores and have shown to have 84% consist of filamentous algae and the other 16% of chironomids (non-biting midges), gut volume, and animal matter (Anne M. Brasher, 1996, Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit) .‘O‘opu nakea is about 14 inches long and has white streaks with speckles and a dark olive color(Margaret Titcomb and Mary Kawena Pukui, 1951, Native Use Of Fish In Hawaii). . They lay eggs downstream where the males and females guard the nest. The males make the nest and attract the females who then lay one clutch a year (Hawai‘i State Wildlife Action Plan, 2015, Freshwater Fishes).

Distribution and Habitat
‘O‘opu nakea are found in slow-moving waters especially on Kaua‘i during their annual spawning run to the stream mouth (Anne M. Brasher, 1996, Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit). ‘O‘opu nakea swim-up steam between 10 to 200 feet in strong currents. (Delwyn S Oki, Reuben H. Wolff, and Jeff A. Perreault, 2006, Effects of Surface-Water Diversion and Ground-Water Withdrawal on Streamflow and Habitat, Punaluu Stream, Oahu, Hawaii). They have a lot of predators such as birds like the ‘auku‘u (Black-crowned night heron) and other fishes like āholehole ( dark-margined flagtail), ulua (trevallies), Moi (pacific threadfin), and kākü (Sphyraena barracuda). (Bishop Museum, 2010, Fish: Native species).

Human use and Cultural Significance
They are eaten raw or cooked and the usual way to eat them is by salting them for 12 hours. (Margaret Titcomb and Mary Kawena Pukui, 1951, Native Use Of Fish In Hawaii). . Then wrap them in ti leaves and placed them over hot coals. (Margaret Titcomb and Mary Kawena Pukui, 1951, Native Use Of Fish In Hawaii). .