| Cirrhitichthys falco Randal 1963 coral hawkfish, falcon hawkfish
The coral hawkfish, Cirrhitichthys falco, can be found clinging to the sides of rocks. It has a series of irregular red spots and bars on its body. Hawkfishes are characterised by the tassles on the ends of their dorsal fin spines.
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| Distribution | west Pacific |
| Depth | shallow reef to 45m |
| Max size | 7cms |
| Family | Cirrhitidae - hawkfishes |
