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boilermaker1
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Is the first one a Giant Hawkfish?
Amphiprion
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The second is the xanthic phase of a male Epibulus insidiator--the slingjaw wrasse. I hope this monster is in a LARGE tank, seeing as how they reach over 21", not to mention the fact that they are highly predatory on larger motile invertebrates and smaller fish.
The first appears to be a Cirrhitid of some sort, though I don't really know. The angle isn't good for other identifying characteristics, IMO.
The first appears to be a Cirrhitid of some sort, though I don't really know. The angle isn't good for other identifying characteristics, IMO.
Amph
I agree
I saw a pic of that fish but thought no , so I just hit the fish data base and and that is it for sure Thanks. The fish was in a LFS and someone on another forum was asking for ID
Boiler
It looks like the Hawk is a Cirrhitus pinnulatus--> Stocky Hawkfish
I agree
I saw a pic of that fish but thought no , so I just hit the fish data base and and that is it for sure Thanks. The fish was in a LFS and someone on another forum was asking for IDBoiler
It looks like the Hawk is a Cirrhitus pinnulatus--> Stocky Hawkfish
Amphiprion
Premium Member
You are correct, it is Cirrhitus pinnulatus. I figured it was a Cirrhitid, but I didn't have time to look around for the species.
