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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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Cirrhitidae, the hawkfishes, are a family of marine perciform ray-finned fishes found in tropical seas and which are associated with coral reefs.
The Hawkfish family (Cirrhitidae) brings vibrancy to tropical and subtropical coral ecosystems with its captivating members. These small to medium-sized fishes are renowned for their distinctive perching behavior, often observed atop corals or rocky formations, resembling hawks overseeing their territories.
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).
Learn about the Pixy/Spotted Hawkfish, also known as the Coral Hawkfish, a hardy and aggressive fish with a whitish-blue body and large red spots. Find out its scientific name, family, color, diet, aggressiveness, reef safety, and tank size requirements.
