Paracirrhites forsteri

Freckled hawkfish
Forsters Büschelbarsch
Poisson-faucon à tête ponctuée
Pez halcón de Forster
Pesce falco di Forster

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 22 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes -
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!