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Spotted hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys aprinus

Seabook: Spotted hawkfish

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Max Weight

Max Depth

40 m

Description

Cirrhitichthys aprinus is a species of hawkfish widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region. A common species, it is found in rocky and coral areas of subtidal coastal reefs.  It is a food fish for indigenous peoples and can also be found in the aquarium trade. Description It can reach a ... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Colors

white
brown
yellow
red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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