Kyphosus sandwicensis

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Kyphosus sandwicensis, commonly called grey chub, Pacific chub, or nenue in Hawaiʻi, is a silver fish found in the central Pacific and around Hawaiʻi. It has an elongated, football-shaped body, a beak-like mouth, and a faint yellow mark on its face. Some Hawaiian fish have white spots, others are dark gray, and some may be yellow. Nenue can grow up to about 30 inches long and live in shallow waters from 3 to 30 feet deep. They are often seen in schools, from a few to hundreds of fish, and they live around rocky reefs with hiding spots to escape predators. Nenue can be caught with a line and hook, spear, or nets. They are eaten as poke (raw fish with seasonings), sushi, sashimi, or grilled whole after removing the skin. Nenue has a mild taste with a slight hint of seaweed, which is also part of its diet.