Notocirrhitus splendens (Ogilby, 1889)
Splendid hawkfish
Notocirrhitus splendens
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes)
 Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated
 Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Australia and Lord Howe, Norfolk and the Kermadec Islands.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits seaward reefs, at the bases of coral heads or on hard bottom (Ref. 9710).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 24.01.95
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13

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