Swallowtail hawkfish (Cyprinocirrhites polyactis)

Scientific name: Cyprinocirrhites polyactis Bleeker, 1874

The Swallowtail hawkfish (Cyprinocirrhites polyactis) is a marine fish of the family Cirrhitidae.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Body mottled light yellowish to orange-brown; juveniles orange-gold.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cyprinocirrhites polyactis
Family: Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Depth range: 10–132 m (33–433 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 132 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: East Africa south to the southeast coast of South Africa and east to Tonga, north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia, southeastern Australia and northern New Zealand.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial