Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Redspotted hawkfish
Size:
These fish can grow up to 3.7 inches (9.5 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Redspotted hawkfish eat small crustaceans such as shrimp and crab, worms and larvae of other marine organisms.
Range & Habitat:
Found in the eastern and western Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico, redspotted hawkfish inhabit rocky areas, shallow caves and crevices.
Details:
The red spotted hawkfish is a fish with many patterns and colors. With a white base, brown vertical striping, red polka dots on their face and dorsal fin and a large black dot at the base of their tail, these fish are certainly fun to look at.