| Family: |
Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Australia and Lord Howe, Norfolk and the Kermadec Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits seaward reefs, at the bases of coral heads or on hard bottom (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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