Dwarf hawkfish
Dwarf hawkfish

Dwarf hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys falco

Perches motionless on coral branches using thickened pectoral fin rays, then darts down to ambush small fish and shrimp.

Depth range
4–46 m / 13–151 ft
Conservation status
Least Concern

Macro & Critters · Hawkfish

Indian Ocean Indonesia & Philippines Australia South Pacific

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