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Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes)
Etymology: Notocirrhitus: Greek, noton = back + Latin, cirrus = curl.
More on author: Ogilby.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated, usually 0 - 10 m (Ref. 89926). Temperate
Southwest Pacific: Australia and Lord Howe, Norfolk and the Kermadec Islands.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2272)
Inhabits seaward reefs, at the bases of coral heads or on hard bottom (Ref. 9710).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Francis, M.P., 1993. Checklist of the coastal fishes of Lord Howe, Norfolk, and Kermadec Islands, Southwest Pacific Ocean. Pac. Sci. 47(2):136-170. (Ref. 8879)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 126983)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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