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Paracirrhites xanthus Randall, 1963 |
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photo by
Adams, M.J. |
| Family: | Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Polynesia, Tuamoto, Carolines. | |||
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| Biology: | Among or on top of corals. Feeds on invertebrates, preferably crustaceans. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||