Hawkfish Basslet (Serranocirrhitus latus)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, compressed basslet with a deep red to orange body covered in white spots and bands. It has a distinctive cirrus (hair-like projection) above each eye, a dark dorsal fin, and a stocky build typical of hawkfish.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small crustaceans, fish larvae, worms, mollusks (such as clams and snails)
Difficulty and care for the Hawkfish Basslet
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, typically found at depths of 40–200 meters.
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