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The coral hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus), the pixy hawkfish or sharp-headed hawkfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a hawkfish belonging to the family Cirrhitidae. It is native to tropical reefs of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean .
Learn about the coral hawkfish, a tropical reef fish with a pointed snout and cirri on its nostril. Find out its distribution, appearance, diet, reproduction and aquarium trade status.
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Mar 16, 2015 · Learn about different species of hawkfishes, their characteristics, behaviors, and compatibility with other aquarium fishes and invertebrates. Find out how to care for these colorful and hardy fishes, and which ones are suitable for your tank.
This is a very cool Hawkfish, but something that is, even more, cooler is, this fish almost has a twin that's in a whole another part of the world. This fish is popular by the name Pixy Hawkfish also known as Coral Hawkfish.
Cirrhitidae, the hawkfishes, are a family of marine perciform ray-finned fishes found in tropical seas and which are associated with coral reefs.
Inhabit areas of rich coral growth and clear water of lagoon, channel, or seaward reefs from below the surge zone to depths of at least 40 m. They rest on, in, or beneath hard or soft corals. Feed on crustaceans and small fishes (Ref. 37955). Males are territorial and haremic (Ref. 37816).
