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Long-nose hawkfish

Oxycirrhites typus

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Fun Facts

These fish were first recorded in 1857.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Long-nose hawkfish

Size:

Long-nose hawkfish grow to a maximum length of 5 inches (13 centimeters).

Diet:

These fish eat zooplankton, crabs, shrimps and other crustacea.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indo-Pacific, these fish can be found in coral reef habitats, rocky and sandy bottomed areas.

Details:

Long-nose hawkfish get their name from their extensive head length. These small fish are silver in color with bright orange-red cross-hatch patterning from their face to the base of their fanned tail.