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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hawkfish anthias

Serranocirrhitus latus Watanabe, 1949
Max Length
13 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
15–70 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Occurs inshore near coral reefs . Also occurs in small groups near caves, ledges and drop-offs . Also a solitary species, sometimes in loose aggregations . Secretive, swims upside-down .

Scientific Name
Serranocirrhitus latus
Authority
Watanabe, 1949
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13 cm
Depth Range
15–70 m
Latitude
24°S – 35°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Serranocirrhitus
Serranocirrhitus
Species
Hawkfish anthias
Serranocirrhitus latus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 20; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hawkfish anthias is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hawkfish anthias is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hawkfish anthias is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 70 m , usually 15 - 70 m . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C ; 35°N - 24°S north to the Izu Islands and Taiwan (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45
🧍 Solitary

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02512 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
13cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
19
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
35°N – 24°S
Described By
Watanabe, 1949

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