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Arc-Eye Hawkfish

Paracirrhites arcatus

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Field Notes

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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Comments (1)
SargonR
Nice shot, I have one very similar from next door on Oahu.

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Underwater Hawai'i
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2012

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