Longnose Hawkfish [Oxycirrhites typus]
Description
The Longnose Hawkfish is distinguished by its elongated snout and high-set eyes. It is a brightly colored fish with a white body marked with horizontal red bands. This species is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region, often seen perched on black coral, gorgonians, and sea whips. The Longnose Hawkfish feeds on small crustaceans and other invertebrates. Its elongated snout allows it to extract prey from narrow crevices in coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Hawkfishes
Cirrhitidae
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| Genus |
Coral Hawkfish
Cirrhitopsis
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