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Notocirrhitus splendens (Ogilby, 1889) Splendid hawkfish |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||