Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 22,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-35m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-35m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes) |
| Familia | Cirrhitidae |
| Especies | Paracirrhites forsteri |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Blackside hawkfish get?
Blackside hawkfish can grow up to 22.0 cm long.
Where is Blackside hawkfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Blackside hawkfish belong to?
Blackside hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) belongs to the family Cirrhitidae in the order Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes).
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