Hawkfish anthias (Serranocirrhitus latus)

Scientific name: Serranocirrhitus latus Watanabe, 1949

The Hawkfish anthias (Serranocirrhitus latus) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Moluccas to Fiji, north to the Izu Islands and Taiwan, south to New Caledonia and the Great Barrier Reef. Recently recorded from Tonga.

Hawkfish anthias care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7

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Species facts

Scientific name: Serranocirrhitus latus
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 15–70 m (49–230 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 70 m, usually 15 - 70 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Moluccas to Fiji, north to the Izu Islands and Taiwan, south to New Caledonia and the Great Barrier Reef. Recently recorded from Tonga.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)