Freckled Hawkfish [Neocirrhites]

Description

Neocirrhites is a genus containing the freckled hawkfish, noted for its distinctive freckle-like spots covering its body and fins. This genus is characterized by a relatively slender body and a preference for inhabiting the crevices of steep coral reef slopes. Their coloration and patterning provide excellent camouflage among the coral, where they lie in wait to ambush prey.

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