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Freckled hawkfish Seen in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt (2009). This fish can be found usually perched on top of some coral or rock, very still. I have seen juveniles in white and red and older specimens with the gold color. It seems that the color varies not only with aging but also among different individuals. The freckled face is very characteristic.<br /> Habitat: Coral reef. Egypt,Geotagged,Paracirrhites forsteri,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Freckled hawkfish

Seen in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt (2009). This fish can be found usually perched on top of some coral or rock, very still. I have seen juveniles in white and red and older specimens with the gold color. It seems that the color varies not only with aging but also among different individuals. The freckled face is very characteristic.
Habitat: Coral reef.

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The Black-sided hawkfish

The black-sided hawkfish or freckled hawkfish, "Paracirrhites forsteri", is a species of hawkfish from the Indo-Pacific. It is occasionally found in the aquarium trade and is also of minor importance to local commercial fisheries. It grows to a total length of 22 cm.

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Similar species: Centrarchiformes
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Uploaded Jul 15, 2016. Captured Jun 2, 2009 08:42 in XFP3+XG Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, Egypt.
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  • SP550UZ
  • f/4.0
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO50
  • 4.68mm