Spotted Hawkfish
Cirrhitichthys aprinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–40 m
- Max size: 12.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Tufts of cirri tip the spines of its dorsal fin, and this hawkfish perches on coral and rock to watch for prey across subtidal reefs. It grows to about 13 centimetres and will move into shallow harbours and estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Cirrhitidae › Cirrhitichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218855.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Hawkfish live?
- The Spotted Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) is typically found at 5–40 m.
- Is the Spotted Hawkfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Hawkfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Hawkfish get?
- The Spotted Hawkfish grows to about 12.5 cm.