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!