Cirrhitus atlanticus

Osorio, 1893

West African Hawkfish

Range: Eastern Atlantic Ocean: Ilheo das Rolas, Annobon Islands and Ghana.

Size: 6 inches (16 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow rocky bottom areas on local reefs and is usually found at depths between 15 – 65 feet (5 – 20 m) where it feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.

General Husbandry: Has a dark brownish body and head with many white blotches/spots. Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Cirrhitidae

Genus: Cirrhitus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.