Coral Hawkfish
Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus
Also known as: Coral Hopper, Pixy Hawkfish, Sharp-headed Hawkfish, Spotted Coral Hopper, Spotted Hawkfish
- Coral Hopper
- Pixy Hawkfish
- Sharp-headed Hawkfish
- Spotted Coral Hopper
- Spotted Hawkfish
Overview
Found in small harems, perched on coral and rocks, over clear channels, lagoons, and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
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.
How to identify
- Pattern
- blotchesocellated spotspots
- Behaviour
- ambush predatorharems
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific, Eastern Pacific
- Exact location · 3
- Country only · 15
Found in small harems, perched on coral and rocks, over clear channels, lagoons, and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
Adult photos 18
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