Fishing for Arc-eye hawkfish

Paracirrhites arcatus

The arc-eye hawkfish is a robust marine species recognized by its bright coloration, featuring a distinctive orange ring around each eye. It inhabits coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific region, growing up to 8 inches and weighing around 1 pound. This solitary fish exhibits ambush predation tactics, often perching on corals and rocks to survey for prey. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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