Redbarred Hawkfish
Cirrhitops fasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–52 m
- Max size: 12.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small hawkfish of seaward reefs with good coral growth, it perches at the bases of coral heads on hard bottoms. From there it ambushes small fishes, shrimps and crabs, with zooplankton rounding out its diet.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Cirrhitidae › Cirrhitops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218861.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redbarred Hawkfish live?
- The Redbarred Hawkfish (Cirrhitops fasciatus) is typically found at 1–52 m.
- Is the Redbarred Hawkfish dangerous to divers?
- The Redbarred Hawkfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redbarred Hawkfish get?
- The Redbarred Hawkfish grows to about 12.7 cm.