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Blackside hawkfish

Distribution : Red Sea and Indo-Pacific.

In the freckled hawkfish, colour varies between individuals. From the side, the small marks on the head help identify the fish regardless of its overall colour.

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Habitat of Blackside hawkfish Habitat
Coral reef, Rocky habitat
Depth range of Blackside hawkfish Depth
0-35 m
Biological group of Blackside hawkfish Group
Ecological role of Blackside hawkfish Role
Predator

Size

Up to 22 cm

Good to know

Observe without touching or feeding animals and keep clear of the reef.

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The freckled hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) has a head dotted with red or dark spots. Its body, fairly deep at the front, has variable colour forms: a dark area may follow the flanks among paler or yellow parts. Maximum length is about 22 cm, including the tail.

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