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Arc-Eye Hawkfish

Paracirrhites arcatus

Description:

Distinguished by the prominent "U" shape behind the eye, the arc-eye hawkfish can be grayish brown to reddish brown with or without a prominent white stripe down the side

Habitat:

Generally found sitting near the bottom, often found perched on coral heads.

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1 Comment

SargonR
SargonR 10 years ago

Nice shot, I have one very similar from next door on Oahu.

Hawaii, USA

Spotted on Jul 19, 2011
Submitted on Feb 3, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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