Biology:Notocirrhitus splendens

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Notocirrhitus splendens
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Notocirrhitus

J. E. Randall, 2001
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N. splendens
Binomial name
Notocirrhitus splendens
(J. D. Ogilby, 1889)
Synonyms
  • Cirrhitichthys splendens J. D. Ogilby, 1889
  • Cirrhitus splendens (J. D. Ogilby, 1889)

Notocirrhitus splendens, the splendid hawkfish or mottled hawkfish, is a species of hawkfish found on tropical reefs of the Pacific Ocean from around Australia , as well as Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, and the Kermadec Islands, where it can be found to depths around 10 m (33 ft). This species grows to 20 cm (7.9 in) in total length. This species is the only known member of its genus.[1]

References

  1. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Notocirrhitus splendens" in FishBase. April 2013 version.

Wikidata ☰ Q2792425 entry