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Coral hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus

Family
Cirrhitidae
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
0.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Shrimp

    Use small shrimp on a light wire hook.

  • Small Crabs

    Effective when fished near the bottom.

  • Live Ghost Shrimp

    Highly attractive to bottom feeders.

  • Bloodworms

    Irresistible to many saltwater species.

Artificial Lures

  • Gulp! Alive! ShrimpSoft Plastic

    Chartreuse color works well.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F9Crankbait

    Slow retrieve imitates small baitfish.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Saltiga SK JigJig

    Vertical jigging near coral structure.

    Buy
  • Blue Fox Vibrax Foxtail SpinnerSpinner

    Cast near structure; short, erratic retrieves.

    Buy

Techniques

Coral hawkfish are ambush predators; target areas near coral heads and rocky outcrops with slow-moving presentations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Coral hawkfish?+

Popular baits for Coral hawkfish include Small Shrimp, Small Crabs, Live Ghost Shrimp, Bloodworms, Gulp! Alive! Shrimp. Tip: Coral hawkfish are ambush predators; target areas near coral heads and rocky outcrops with slow-moving presentations.

How big do Coral hawkfish get?+

Coral hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus) can reach up to 10.000000100000001 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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