Longnose Hawkfish

Oxycirrhites typus

Long-nosed Hawkfish

Predators & Oddballs

A distinctive hawkfish with a dramatically elongated snout and a white body crisscrossed with bright red horizontal and vertical lines forming a checkered pattern. Longnose hawkfish are fascinating to watch as they perch on gorgonians and sea fans, darting out to snatch passing zooplankton. They will eat small shrimp but are generally safe with corals.

Difficulty Moderate

Reef Safety Caution

Temperament Semi-Aggressive

Min Tank Size 150L

Diet Carnivore

Available Stock

5 Longnose Hawkfish listings in stock across 5 Australian reef shops, from $120 to $280 (median $150), as of 2026-08-23.

Shops with stock

Anything QT 1 from $280
Apex Aquatic 1 from $120
Nicks Aquarium 1 from $149
Reef Haven 1 from $185
Reeftopia 1 from $150

In stock only

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