Flame Hawkfish
Neocirrhites armatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Bright red and marked with dark bands, the flame hawkfish perches among the branches of living coral and bolts deep into them when anything comes near. It plucks small crustaceans from surge swept reef fronts and pairs off to breed, which makes it a prized aquarium fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Cirrhitidae › Neocirrhites
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281678.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flame Hawkfish live?
- The Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Flame Hawkfish dangerous to divers?
- The Flame Hawkfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flame Hawkfish get?
- The Flame Hawkfish grows to about 9 cm.