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Freckled Hawkfish

Redspotted hawkfish

Amblycirrhitus pinos

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Fun Facts

All redspotted hawkfish start out as females and as they mature, some will change into males. 

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.