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Created 3/31/2020

Family Cirrhitidae

ASIAN PACIFIC

Cirrhitichthys aprinus

 

Banda Naira, Indonesia, 30 feet 

  
 

THREADFIN HAWKFISH

Uncommon on coral or sponge at scuba depths.  Oceallated spot behind the eye, three bars on cheek, caudal fin plain.  Attains 3.5 inches.  Malaysia to Micronesia.