| Family: |
Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes) |
| Max. size: |
7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Marshall and Tuamoto Islands (Ref. 1602). Recently recorded from Tonga (Ref. 53797). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-6 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits the surge zone of reef margins and fronts. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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