Description

Also known as Golden Curlyfin, Golden Hawkfish, Japanese Yellow Hawkfish, Orange Hawkfish.

Found singly, resting on their fins, on rocks, in protected bays as well as rocky cliff walls.
They feed on crustaceans, small fish, and worms.
Length - 14cm
Depth - 5-20m
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/Cirrhitichthys-aureus.html