Hawaiian Uses

Priacanthus spp. - Bigeyes -`Äweoweo

Stages: The young `äweoweo are called `alalauä.

Interesting Stuff: Hawaiians believed that large schools of the `äweoweo was a sign that an ali`i or high ranking chief, was about to die. It was also a generous gift or `älana to the goddess Pele. Weo refers to the red light in the sky during a volcanic eruption.

Last update: 1/25/2005