CORAL HAWKFISH
Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus
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Inhabits areas of rich coral growth and clear water of lagoon, channel, or seaward reefs from below the surge zone to depths of at least 40 m. Rests on, in, or beneath hard or soft corals. Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes (Ref. 37955). Males are territorial and haremic (Ref. 37816).
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Pomacentrus aquilus Allen & Randall, 1980
Dark damsel |
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Solenopsis tetracantha Emery, 1906 |
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Cephalopholis polleni (Bleeker, 1868)
Harlequin hind |
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Lethrinus erythracanthus Valenciennes, 1830
Orange-spotted emperor |
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Pomacentrus sulfureus Klunzinger, 1871
Sulphur damsel |