The Longnose Hawkfish is a member of the hawkfish species. This type of fish lives in tropical areas in the Atlantic and Indo Pacific Oceans. Some of the areas of the world where you will find this fish include, the Red Sea, the Hawaiian Island, and Japan. They can also be found in the Gulf of California.When looking for the Longnose Hawkfish, it is usually necessary to dive to a depth of between 33 feet to over 60 feet. These fish do not migrate and will stay in the same area throughout their lives. This is a very territorial species that prefers to make their home on the edges of rock and black coral. One of the main reasons this fish got the name Longnose Hawkfish is because of their behavior. They will perch on the coral and rock and await their prey; once something shows up they swoop out and nab their prey.