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

Family:  Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
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: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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