dwarf hawkfish
| Scientific name | Cirrhitichthys falco |
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| Descriptor | Randall |
| Year of description | 1963 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Cirrhitidae |
| Genus | Cirrhitichthys |
Introduction
Cirrhitichthys falco, commonly known as dwarf hawkfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size7 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size7 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the dwarf hawkfish ?
The dwarf hawkfish measures between 6 and 7 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body. The also has rouge vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The dwarf hawkfish is a fish solitary. This species is carnivorous .
The dwarf hawkfish is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
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PolygamyYes
The dwarf hawkfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre. In this species, the dominant males are polygamous and reproduce each season with several females.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth3 - 45 m
Biotope presentation
The dwarf hawkfish is most often found at a depth between 3m and 45m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
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Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
Coral Hawkfish
Cirrhitidae
Species of the same biotope
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