Hawkfishes are commonly seen perched upon the reef or live corals as they wait for small fish or invertebrates to swim within range of striking distance.  Unlike many other ambush predators  hawkfishes are quite active, moving about frequently.  They use broad pectoral fins as props and the dorsal fin spines have filamentous tips.

REDBARRED HAWKFISH

TWOSPOT HAWKFISH

STOCKY HAWKFISH

ARCEYE HAWKFISH

ARCEYE HAWKFISH

BLACKSIDE HAWKFISH

BLACKSIDE HAWKFISH

LONGNOSE HAWKFISH

THREADFIN HAWKFISH

REDSPOTTED HAWKFISH

DWARF HAWKFISH

GOLDEN HAWKFISH

HALFSPOTTED HAWKFISH

FLAME HAWKFISH

REDSPOTTED HAWKFISH