Somali Hawkfish
📖 Overview
Somali Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys randalli), first described by Kotthaus, 1976 is a fish in the family Cirrhitidae (order Centrarchiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 55 to 65 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Somali Hawkfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Somali Hawkfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 55 - 65 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Somalia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Somali Hawkfish |
| 🌍CES | štětičkovec Randallův |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-falcão-de-Randall |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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