Blotched hawkfish
Cirrhitichthys aprinus
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Overview
Blotched hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) is a marine fish of the family Cirrhitidae, in the order Centrarchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 12 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–40 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 12,5 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 5-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
5-40m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes) |
| Familie | Cirrhitidae |
| Arten | Cirrhitichthys aprinus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Blotched hawkfish get?
Blotched hawkfish can grow up to 12.5 cm long.
Where is Blotched hawkfish found?
Coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Blotched hawkfish belong to?
Blotched hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) belongs to the family Cirrhitidae in the order Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes).
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