Author: (Schneider, 1801)
FBname: Blackside hawkfish
Comments: Inhabits clear lagoon or seaward reefs to at least 33 m depth (Ref. 9710), but may venture very deep.  Occurs openly on coral and soft-bottom habitats, occasionally in pairs (Ref. 48636).  Benthic (Ref. 58302).  Tends to perch on outermost branches of <i>Stylophora</i>, <i>Pocillopora</i>, and <i>Acropora</i> corals (Ref. 9710).  Feeds mainly on small fishes and crustaceans, sometimes on shrimps and is territorial and haremic (Ref. 37816). Solitary on corals (Ref 90102).  Marketed mostly fresh.  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.