Spotted Hawkfish

Latin Name

Cirrhitichthys sp.

Common Name

Spotted Hawkfish

Also known as

Coral Hawkfish, Pixy Hawkfish, Spotted Hawkfish

Fast Facts

This is one of several Hawkfishes sold as "Spotted Hawkfishes." When ordering a "Spotted Hawkfish", this, or other very similar looking species may be shipped. This is the hawkfish species most often sold as "Spotted Hawkfish." It is white overall with red blotches on the body and head. This is a very hardy aquarium fish, but its tankmates should be chosen carefully, as the Spotted Hawkfish can be aggressive towards other small fish, and thus should not be housed with smaller, less aggressive species such as gobies, firefishes, very small fairy wrasses, etc. Keep one per tank, unless you have a very large aquarium. Provide with structures to perch on and nooks and crannies to hide in.

Sizes

Most specimens are around 1.5"-2.5"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivorous, feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and zooplankton. Provide a varied diet that includes preparations for carniv

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Excellent, but will eat small shrimps.

Related Fish

Falco Hawk, More Hawkfish

Availability

Regularly Available

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Spotted Hawkfish

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$12.00

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.