Fishing for Coral hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus

The Coral hawkfish is a small, vibrant marine fish found in coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific. It typically grows to 4 inches and weighs around 0.2 pounds. With a robust body and distinctive spines, it perches on corals to ambush prey. Its diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and fish. Known for its territorial behavior, it is a solitary species. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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