Itycirrhitus wilhelmi (Lavenberg & Yañez, 1972)
Wilhelm's hawkfish
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes)
Max. size:  12 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 55 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Pitcairn and Easter Island.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13
Biology:  Found over rocky bottoms (Ref. 41647).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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