| Family: |
Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes) |
| Max. size: |
6.65 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Known only from four specimens off Ascension Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found among rocks and coralline algae (Ref. 7510). Also seen in rock crevices and on scattered rubble to 25 m depth (Ref. 86997). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 July 2014 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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