Coral Hawkfish [Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus]
Description
The Coral Hawkfish is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. It is a small species, growing up to 10cm in length. It is typically red or pink in color with a white belly and dark spots on the dorsal fin. They are solitary and territorial, often found hiding among the branches of coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Hawkfishes
Cirrhitidae
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| Genus |
Dwarf Hawkfishes
Amblycirrhitus
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