Twospot Hawkfish
Amblycirrhitus bimacula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small secretive fish under ten centimetres, this hawkfish tucks into holes in rock, coral and rubble on surge swept seaward reefs. It perches on thickened pectoral fin rays and darts out to snatch small crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Cirrhitidae › Amblycirrhitus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218851.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twospot Hawkfish live?
- The Twospot Hawkfish (Amblycirrhitus bimacula) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Twospot Hawkfish dangerous to divers?
- The Twospot Hawkfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twospot Hawkfish get?
- The Twospot Hawkfish grows to about 8.5 cm.