Spotted hawkfish

The Spotted hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) is a marine fish notable for its distinctive reddish body peppered with pale spots or blotches. Originating from the Indo-Pacific region, this species features a somewhat elongated body with a large, slightly oblique mouth and tuft-like cirri on the tips of its dorsal fins. Although it possesses a unique appearance, the Spotted hawkfish is not exceptionally well-known or widespread in the aquarium hobby, potentially due to its specific care requirements and habitat needs.