Redspotted Hawkfish
Amblycirrhitus pinos
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–46 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little hawkfish rests on its thickened lower fin rays among rocks, rubble and shallow caves, propping itself up to watch for prey. It picks off small crustaceans, especially copepods, shrimps and crabs, along with worms. It grows to only about ten centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Cirrhitidae › Amblycirrhitus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277569.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redspotted Hawkfish live?
- The Redspotted Hawkfish (Amblycirrhitus pinos) is typically found at 2–46 m.
- Is the Redspotted Hawkfish dangerous to divers?
- The Redspotted Hawkfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redspotted Hawkfish get?
- The Redspotted Hawkfish grows to about 9.5 cm.