Author: Castelnau, 1873
FBname: Flame hawkfish
Comments: Common along surge-swept reef fronts and submarine terraces to a depth of about 11 m.  Usually seen hiding among branches of live corals (<i>Stylophora mordax</i>, <i>Pocillopora elegans</i>, <i>P. eydouxi</i>, or <i>P. verrucosa</i>). Retreats deep into the coral when approached (Ref. 9710). Feeds on small crustaceans (Ref. 89972).  Oviparous, monogamous (Ref. 52884).  Highly priced aquarium fish, requires well-oxygenated water and fades in captivity (Ref. 37816).