Coral Hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys falco
(Other names Dwarf Hawkfish)
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The Coral Hawkfish is white bodied with numerous red to brown blotches located all over the body. They have distinct yellow soft spikes on top of the dorsal fin and two red bars on the face running from the eye. They are commonly found along coastal and outer reef flats, solitary or occasionally in pairs.

Size: 7cm (Maximum)

Diet: Benthic Crustaceans, Small Bony Fish

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Left: John Natoli
Centre: Andy Green
Right: Simon Stares
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