Twinspot Hawkfish
NameTwinspot Hawkfish
Scientific NameAmblycirrhitus bimacula
Common NamesTwinspot Hawkfish, Twospot Hawkfish, Twinspot Cirrhitid
FamilyCirrhitidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Larger Angelfish, Clownfish (larger species), Damselfish (some species), Gobies (larger species), Blennies
Description
The Twinspot Hawkfish is a small, colorful marine fish characterized by its reddish body with white vertical stripes and two distinct black spots, one behind the eye and another on the dorsal fin base. They are ambush predators that typically perch on rocks or corals, observing their surroundings for prey. While generally peaceful with larger tankmates, they can be territorial towards smaller, similar-looking fish or other hawkfish.
