Yellow Hawkfish
Cirrhitichthys aureus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small golden hawkfish, this solitary fish perches on rocky cliffs and ledges, propping itself on thickened lower pectoral rays to watch for passing prey. It also turns up on muddy bottoms in sheltered bays, in fairly shallow water down to about twenty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Cirrhitidae › Cirrhitichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277544.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Hawkfish live?
- The Yellow Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aureus) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the Yellow Hawkfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Hawkfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Hawkfish get?
- The Yellow Hawkfish grows to about 14 cm.