Florent's Guide To The Hawaiian, South Pacific and

Indo-Pacific Reefs

Halfspotted Hawkfish
Paracirrhites hemistictus

Halfspotted Hawkfish - Paracirrhites hemistictus
Location: Rangiroa, French Polynesia

Scientific Name: Paracirrhites hemistictus
Also known as: Ornate Hawkfish
Category: Hawkfishes
Size: Up to 11 in. (28 cm)  
Depth: 3-60 ft. (1-18 m)
Distribution: Central Pacific, French Polynesia, Great Barrier Reef, Fiji


 
 

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