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Forester's Hawkfish (Schneider, 1801)
| Scientific Name | Paracirrhites forsteri |
| Diet | Carnivore; brine, shrimp, small fish, meaty foods |
| Alt Common Name | Blackside hawkfish, Freckled hawkfish, Forsters hawkfish, Hoshigonbe (Jap. 'star hawkfish') |
| Family | Cirrhitidae |
| Origin | Pacific Ocean |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Coloration | Red, White and Yellow with Red spots on face |
| Disposition | Peaceful except with other hawkfish and possible smaller fish. |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Peaceful with other species. Aggressive with own species |
| Mature Size | 10 inches |
| Sexual Dimorphism | None visible |
Notes: Hawkfish are predators on the coral reef. Their prey includes very small fish, shrimp, and possibly some crabs. If these animals are housed in your reef aquarium, a hawkfish will most likely hunt these animals. For reefs devoid of ornamental crustaceans, hawkfish make a very interesting addition.
Forester's Hawkfish are known to associate with Pocillopora and Stylophora. Juveniles of the species are colored differently than adults, showing a more green coloration.