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Longnose Hawkfish
| Latin Name | Oxycirrhites typus | ||||||
| Common Name | Longnose Hawkfish | ||||||
| Also known as | Long Nose Hawk, Long Nosed Hawkfish | ||||||
| Fast Facts | This wonderful fish has a red checkerboard pattern on its white body. The nose is very long and apparently used to locate its prey from reef crevices. This is one of the least aggressive a hawkfish, and easily the most distinctive. Keep on one per tank, unless you have a very large aquarium. Provide with structures to perch on (it really likes gorgonians and black corals) and nooks and crannies to hide in. Generally very easy to care for. | ||||||
| Sizes | Most specimens are around 2"-3" |
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| Range in Nature | Indo-Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 20 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Carnivorous, feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and zooplankton. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Excellent, but may eat very small shrimps. | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Hawkfish | ||||||
| Availability | Semi Regularly Available |
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| Add to Cart | Longnose Hawkfish SALE!
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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