Giant Hawkfish

Cirrhitus rivulatus

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Max Depth

23 m

Description

Cirrhitus rivulatus is a species of hawkfish. It is a marine fish and the largest of the hawkfish family with maximum size of 60 cm (24 in) in total length. It is known for its social behavior towards scuba divers and its uncanny ability to perch on its pectoral fins. This particular species can be found mainly along... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Costa Rica Cocos Island Peru Malpelo Island Costa Rica West +19 more in Seabook

Colors

brown

yellow

green

blue

Edible

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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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