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This very unique looking Hawkfish is white with red-brown spots that run diagonally along the body. They have small tufts of bright yellow on the tips of their dorsal fin ray called cirri. They are also known as the Spotted Hawkfish but should not be mistaken for Cirrhitichthys aprinus.
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C. falcois white overall with rusty reddish-orange stripes on its face and similarly colored spots and blotches forming vertical bands along its flanks. Its rear dorsal and caudal fins are polka-dotted. In shape, C. falco vaguely resembles an American football, and its eyes are set high on its head. Short, hair-like filaments (called cirri) are clu...
Lacking a swim bladder, C. falcois usually found perched on the rocks and substrate (including sessile invertebrates) and locomotes by sort of scooting from spot to spot in short swimming bursts. Specimens may occasionally hover briefly in the water column when food is introduced, but they can’t sustain that orientation for very long. Given its dim...
Okay, so how does a clumsy-swimming, bottom-dwelling species manage to acquire the common name “hawkfish,” which evokes images of graceful soaring? This moniker is based on fish’s tendency to perch on a rock or coral and swoop down onto any passing prey items, such as small crustaceans, that catch its constant gaze.
And it’s not just prey items that will draw C. falco’seye. In fact, one of this species’ more endearing traits is the manner in which it seems to keep a close eye on any and all goings on in its environment—including its keeper’s movements outside the tank. Owning a hawkfish can be a bit like having one of those old painted portraits with the eyes ...
In nature, C. falcofeeds primarily on very small crustaceans, so items like mysis shrimp, various finely chopped seafoods, and commercial formulations for smaller carnivores will make good substitutes in the aquarium. Every specimen I’ve kept has begun feeding immediately and learned to accept just about everything offered, including dry pellets an...
I would describe C. falcoas moderately aggressive. It’s not the biggest bully in the sea, but it may torment smaller, more passive fishes, especially those introduced after the hawkfish. Otherwise, any fishes that are similar in size or larger and assertive enough to hold their own will likely be ignored. With respect to sessile invertebrates, C. f...
- Jeff Kurtz
The dwarf hawkfish, (Cirrhitichthys falco), is a small species of hawkfish found on tropical reefs in the Indo-Pacific region from the Maldives to the Caroline Islands and Samoa. It can sometimes be found in the aquarium trade.
This very unique looking Hawkfish is white with red-brown spots that run diagonally along the body. They have small tufts of bright yellow on the tips of their dorsal fin ray called cirri. They are also known as the Spotted Hawkfish but should not be mistaken for Cirrhitichthys aprinus.
With its captivating spotted design and perky top fins, the Falco Hawkfish is a unique addition to any saltwater tank. Easy to care for and known for its curious nature, this fish is a charming choice for enthusiasts looking to add personality and color to their aquarium.
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Feb 27, 2024 · The Falco’s Hawkfish, Cirrhitichthys falco, was first described by Randall in 1963. The common names they have been called are Falco’s Hawkfish, Coral Hawkfish, Mottled Hawkfish, and Dwarf Hawkfish; which all describe their size and coloring. There are currently 36 species known to ichthyologists.
Mar 16, 2015 · The dwarf hawkfish, Cirrhitichthys falco, also called the falco hawk, reaches a full size of only 2.75 inches, which is why they’re called dwarfs. They’ll likely eat any really tiny fishes, crabs, or shrimps kept in an aquarium with them, and may also try to eat any small hermit crabs, too.
