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The giant hawkfish (Cirrhitus rivulatus), also known as the hieroglyphic hawkfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a hawkfish belonging to the family Cirrhitidae. It is a marine fish and the largest of the hawkfish family with maximum size of 60 cm (24 in) in total length .
The giant hawkfish (Cirrhitus rivulatus), also known as the hieroglyphic hawkfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a hawkfish belonging to the family Cirrhitidae. It is a marine fish and the largest of the hawkfish family with maximum size of 60 cm (24 in) in total length.
Giant Hawkfish, Hieroglyphic Hawkfish.
Description. Heavy body, olive to red base colour, with blue-edged orange, bars and blotches on head and body, leaving four clear bars on sides, and scattered white blotches that can be turned on or off for camouflage. Perches motionless on the reef. Information. Max Size: 60 cm. Sea Temperature Range: 20.8-30.2°C. Depth: 5-30m.
Solitary, bottom-living in shallow waters (Ref. 28023 ). Lies very still on rock ledges and is well camouflaged against the rocks. Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes (Ref. 37955 ). Considered a good food fish (Ref. 9289 ).
Giant Hawkfish. Scientific name: Cirrhitus rivulatus. Distinctive features: 1. Dark olive to brown bands and markings outlined in bright blue to blue-green. 2. Two white to pale spots below rear dorsal fin. Size: 10-16 in. max. 21 in. Medium to light olive to brown. Large, fat lips; tassels on tips of dorsal fin spines.
How to keep Giant hawkfish in an aquarium. Get some tips on how to care for Cirrhitus rivulatus in captivity and a list of good references for further studies.
