The longnose hawkfish hatches as a female. Over the course of its life, it can change sex and develop into a male.
LC
Red List
Least Concern
Taxonomy
Cirrhitidae, genus Oxycirrhites (1 species)
Habitat
on gorgonian corals at a depth of 10 to 100 metres
Behaviour and ecology
One male with several females; territorial; juveniles are female, but some females may transform into males in adulthood
Diet
small fish, crustaceans
Taxonomy
Cirrhitidae, genus Oxycirrhites (1 species)
Habitat
on gorgonian corals at a depth of 10 to 100 metres
Behaviour and ecology
One male with several females; territorial; juveniles are female, but some females may transform into males in adulthood
Diet
small fish, crustaceans