| Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes) |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Indo-West Pacific Ocean: South Africa, Mauritius, Reunion and Indonesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Description: Characterized by white color with large orange-brown to reddish brown blotches; eye surrounded by short brownish bands; median fins with reddish brown spots; presence of palatine teeth; coarsely serrate posterior margin of opercle; greatest depth of body 2.8-3.1 in SL; relatively elongate snout, 2.5-3.0 in head length (Ref. 90102). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 November 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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