Coral Hawkfish
Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little hawkfish perches on coral, using thickened lower fin rays as props, then darts out to snatch crustaceans and small fish. It favours rich coral growth and clear water from below the surge zone down to about forty metres. A male holds a harem and defends his patch of reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Cirrhitidae › Cirrhitichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218853.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coral Hawkfish live?
- The Coral Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Coral Hawkfish dangerous to divers?
- The Coral Hawkfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Coral Hawkfish get?
- The Coral Hawkfish grows to about 10 cm.