| Family: |
Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes) |
| Max. size: |
5.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-6. Description: Characterized by reddish color with eight brown bars or elongate spots on body; head with three bars; base of dorsal fin with three large dark brown spots; lower five pectoral rays unbranched; presence of palatine teeth; greatest depth of body 3.1 in SL |
| Biology: |
Known from a single specimen collected more than 150 years ago at Molucca Islands, Indonesia (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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