Threadfin Hawkfish
Scientific Name: Cirrhitichthys aprinus
Species: Hawkfishes (Cirrhitidae)
Other names: Blotched Hawkfish, Boar Hawkfish, Respotted Hawkfish.
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Threadfin HawkfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Threadfin HawkfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Threadfin HawkfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Nudi Retreat - Lembeh Resort - Indonesia - Indonesia
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Threadfin HawkfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Nudi Retreat - Lembeh Resort - Indonesia - Indonesia
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Threadfin HawkfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: lembeh - Indonesia
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Threadfin HawkfishUploaded by: @blogie in November 2011
Photographed at: Coral Gardens, Talicud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Description
Also known as Blotched Hawkfish, Boar Hawkfish and Respotted Hawkfish.
Found singly or in small groups on coral and rocky reefs, resting on tops of coral and rock.
Sometimes look as if they are standing on their fins.
They feed on small fish and invertebrates.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 5-40m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Hawkfish can be found perched on top of coral blocks waiting for their prey. If approached by predators they quickly dart away to hide.
Spotted
The Threadfin Hawkfish is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 6 times by users @fishx6 @blogie
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