Red Sea Stocky Hawkfish
NameRed Sea Stocky Hawkfish
Scientific NameCirrhitichthys calliurus
Common NamesRed Sea Stocky Hawkfish, Stocky Hawkfish
FamilyCirrhitidae
OriginRed Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Tangs, Angelfish, Clownfish, Larger Gobies, Blennies, Wrasses (larger species)
Description
The Red Sea Stocky Hawkfish is a small, robust marine fish known for its distinctive mottled brown and white camouflage pattern, allowing it to blend seamlessly with rocky reef environments. It is an ambush predator that perches on corals or rocks, waiting for small crustaceans and fish to pass by. This species is endemic to the Red Sea and makes an interesting, though predatory, addition to a reef aquarium.
