Dwarf hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys falco)

Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys falco Randall, 1963

The Dwarf hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys falco) is a marine fish of the family Cirrhitidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Maldives to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia.

Dwarf hawkfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6. Numerous short filaments at the tip of each dorsal spine. Thickened and elongate lower pectoral rays.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys falco
Family: Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Depth range: 4–46 m (13–151 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 46 m, usually 10 - 20 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Maldives to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial