Hawkfishes [Cirrhitidae]
Description
Cirrhitidae consists of small, colorful fishes found in tropical reefs. Hawkfishes are named for their habit of perching on coral branches, waiting to pounce on prey. They have distinctive pectoral fins that are not fully connected, allowing them to 'grip' onto surfaces.
Genera
Dwarf Hawkfishes [Amblycirrhitus]
View DetailsSpotted Hawkfishes [Cirrhitichthys]
View DetailsGiant Hawkfish [Cirrhitus]
View DetailsCoral Hawkfish [Cirrhitopsis]
View DetailsRed Hawkfish [Cyprinocirrhites]
View DetailsFreckled Hawkfish [Neocirrhites]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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Statistics
- Genera 6