Cirrhitichthys guichenoti (Sauvage, 1880)
Cave hawkfish
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver

Family:  Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific Ocean: South Africa, Mauritius, Reunion and Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Description: Characterized by white color with large orange-brown to reddish brown blotches; eye surrounded by short brownish bands; median fins with reddish brown spots; presence of palatine teeth; coarsely serrate posterior margin of opercle; greatest depth of body 2.8-3.1 in SL; relatively elongate snout, 2.5-3.0 in head length (Ref. 90102).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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