Red Spotted Hawkfish (Cuvier, 1829)
| Scientific Name | Cirrhitichthys aprinus |
| Diet | Carnivore; brine, shrimp, small fish, meaty foods |
| Alt Common Name | Spotted hawkfish, Threadfin hawkfish, Blotched hawkfish, Boar hawkfish, Minamigonbe (Jap. 'south hawkfish') |
| Family | Cirrhitidae |
| Origin | Pacific Ocean |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Coloration | Mottled Black, Brown and White |
| Disposition | Peaceful except with other hawkfish and possible smaller fish. |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Peaceful with other species. Aggressive with own species |
| Mature Size | 4 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.