Description

Also known as Chequered Hawkfish, Geometric Flame Basslet, Geometric Flame Hawkfish, Geometric Hawkfish, Geometric Pygmy Hawkfish, Highfin Hawkfish, Highfin Perchlet, Red-blotched Hawkfish, Red-blotched Perchlet.

Found singly, in crevices or perched on corals, rocks and rubble, at the base of steep slopes and along inner reef drop-offs of deep coastal reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and small fish.
Length - 4.5cm
Depth - 10-65m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Hawkfish can be found perched as if 'standing on their fins' in the branches or on top of corals and rocks waiting for their prey. If approached by predators they quickly dart away to hide. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/26735