Large-spotted Hawkfish [Cirrhitichthys grandis]
Description
The Large-spotted Hawkfish is a marine fish species found in the Indo-West Pacific region. This species is characterized by its large spots on a reddish-brown body, a white belly, and large pectoral fins. They inhabit coral reefs and lagoons and are known to be territorial. They feed on small fish and invertebrates. The Large-spotted Hawkfish can grow up to 15 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Hawkfishes
Cirrhitidae
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| Genus |
Spotted Hawkfishes
Cirrhitichthys
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