Dwarf hawkfish
Cirrhitichthys falco
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A small marine hawkfish from Indo-Pacific reefs, down to 45 metres. It rests at the base of coral heads. The male keeps a harem of females. It reaches about 7 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Cirrhitichthys falco
- Family
- Cirrhitidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cirrhitidae
- Order
- Centrarchiformes
- Synonyms
- Cirrhitichthys serratus, Cirrhitichtys falco, Cirrtichthys falco
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia, África
Water
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 8 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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