Two Spot Hawkfish (Amblycirrhites bimacula)
Fish in the family Cirrhitidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, stocky hawkfish with a mottled red-brown body and two distinctive white or pale spots along the lateral line (hence "bimacula"). The head is broad with cirri (small tentacle-like filaments) on the gill covers and eyes positioned high on the head.
Difficulty and care for the Two Spot Hawkfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to the Hawaiian Islands, including the Great Barrier Reef and Indian Ocean reefs.
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