Cave hawkfish
📖 Overview
Cave hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys guichenoti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cirrhitidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cave hawkfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical West Pacific Ocean: South Africa, Mauritius, Reunion and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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