Common name: Hawkfishes

The family Cirrhitidae, commonly known as hawkfishes, comprises marine fish known for their distinctive perching behavior and elongated dorsal fin rays. These small, colorful fish are popular in the reef aquarium hobby due to their unique appearance and interesting behaviors. Hawkfishes are generally hardy and can adapt to life in captivity, but they are known to be territorial and may prey on small invertebrates, making them suitable for fish-only or larger reef tanks with caution.

1. Common name: Twospot hawkfish

   Scientific name: Amblycirrhitus bimacula
2. 
   Common name: Grannyfish

   Scientific name: Amblycirrhitus pinos
3. 
   Common name: Boar hawkfish

   Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys aprinus
4. 
   Common name: golden curlyfin

   Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys aureus
5. 
   Common name: Peacock Hind

   Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys bleekeri
6. Common name: Spottedtail hawkfish

   Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys calliurus
7. 
   Common name: Dwarf hawkfish

   Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys falco
8. 
   Common name: Cave hawkfish

   Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys guichenoti
9. 
   Common name: Coral hawkfish

   Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus
10. 
    Common name: ringed hawkfish

    Scientific name: Cirrhitops fasciatus
11. 
    Common name: Redspotted Hawkfish

    Scientific name: Cirrhitops hubbardi
12. Common name: West African hawkfish

    Scientific name: Cirrhitus atlanticus
13. 
    Common name: Stocky hawkfish

    Scientific name: Cirrhitus pinnulatus
14. 
    Common name: Giant hawkfish

    Scientific name: Cirrhitus rivulatus
15. 
    Common name: Swallowtail hawkfish

    Scientific name: Cyprinocirrhites polyactis
16. Common name: Wilhelm's hawkfish

    Scientific name: Itycirrhitus wilhelmi
17. 
    Common name: Flame hawkfish

    Scientific name: Neocirrhites armatus
18. 
    Common name: Longnose hawkfish

    Scientific name: Oxycirrhites typus
19. 
    Common name: Arc-eye hawkfish

    Scientific name: Paracirrhites arcatus
20. 
    Common name: Blackside hawkfish

    Scientific name: Paracirrhites forsteri
21. 
    Common name: Whitespot hawkfish

    Scientific name: Paracirrhites hemistictus
22. 
    Common name: Hawkfish

    Scientific name: Paracirrhites nisus
23. Common name: Xanthus Hawkfish

    Scientific name: Paracirrhites xanthus