Freckled Hawkfish

Scientific Name: Paracirrhites forsteri
Species: Hawkfishes (Cirrhitidae)
Other names: Forster's Hawkfish, Forster's Hawk, Freckle Faced Hawkfish, Black-sided Hawkfish, Blackside Hawkfish.

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Description

Also known as the Forster's Hawkfish, Forster's Hawk, Freckle Faced Hawkfish, Black-sided Hawkfish and Blackside Hawkfish.

Found singly in lagoons and seaward reefs on reef crests and slopes, resting on coral or rocks.
Colour varies from place to place.
They feed on small fish and invertebrates.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 1-20m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Hawkfish can be found perched on top of coral blocks waiting for their prey. If approached by predators they quickly dart away to hide.

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The Freckled Hawkfish is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 17 times by users @fishx6 @Kalab @Alex @epic @blogie

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