Species FishPixy Hawkfish

Pixy Hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus

CommonFish
Illustration of Pixy Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus)

The Pixy Hawkfish is a small, brightly colored fish with a distinctive elongated body and large, expressive eyes. A memorable fact is that it often perches on coral or rocks, using its fins to balance like a bird.

Habitat
Found in coral reefs and rocky areas of the Indo-Pacific.
Diet
Primarily feeds on small invertebrates.
How common
Common

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