Stocky Hawkfish
Cirrhitus pinnulatus
A small, robust reef fish with a thick body and large pectoral fins used for perching on coral and rocks. Known for its aggressive territorial behavior and distinctive spotted pattern.
Stocky Hawkfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Cirrhitus pinnulatus
- Typical size
- 3-6 inches, less than 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in tropical coral reefs and rocky areas throughout the Indo-Pacific, typically perching motionless on coral heads or rock outcroppings. Not commonly targeted by anglers but occasionally caught by reef fishermen using small baits near coral structures.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a stocky hawkfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksStocky Hawkfish questions people ask
Stocky Hawkfish is Cirrhitus pinnulatus.
A typical stocky hawkfish runs 3-6 inches, less than 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every stocky hawkfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in tropical coral reefs and rocky areas throughout the Indo-Pacific, typically perching motionless on coral heads or rock outcroppings. Not commonly targeted by anglers but occasionally caught by reef fishermen using small baits near coral structures. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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