Monday, December 9, 2013

Stocky Hawkfish


The STOCKY HAWKFISH (called po'opa'a) is typically found in shallow water perched atop exposed rocky areas or coral.  It will wedge its pectoral fins into cracks in order to stabilize itself during strong currents.  Its body is mottled blues, greens, and reds and has large white blotches along its sides.  The Hawaiian species tend to have more colorful head markings than species in other parts of the world.   


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