Coral hawkfish
Coral hawkfish

Coral hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus

Has tufts of cirri on the tips of its dorsal spines; sits perfectly still on coral branches waiting to ambush passing prey.

Depth range
1–40 m / 3–131 ft
Conservation status
Least Concern

Macro & Critters · Hawkfish

Red Sea Indian Ocean Indonesia & Philippines Thailand Australia South Pacific Eastern Pacific

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