Author: Bleeker, 1857
FBname: Longnose hawkfish
Comments: Inhabits steep outer reef slopes exposed to strong currents where it lives in large gorgonians and black corals (Ref. 3921).  Benthic (Ref. 58302).  Common below 25 m (Ref. 90102).  Feeds on small benthic or planktonic crustaceans.  The suggestion that this species lays demersal eggs (Ref. 3921) is questionable.  Pelagic spawning has been observed for this species from field observations (Ref. 26305).  Monogamous (Ref. 52884), strongly territorial (Ref. 26305).  Uncommon to rare in most areas (Ref. 9710).