Description

Also known as Many-rayed Handfish, Red Hawkfish, Soaring Hawkfish, Swallowtail Hawkfish.

Found singly, perched on corals and rocks, or hovering above bottoms, close to small coral heads and sponges, over steep slopes exposed to currents.
They feed on copepods and crustaceans.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 10-130m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Hawkfish can be found perched as if 'standing on their fins' in the branches or on top of corals and rocks waiting for their prey. If approached by predators they quickly dart away to hide. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/7764