About Cirrhitichthys falco Randall, 1963
Description: The dwarf hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys falco) reaches a maximum total length of 7 cm (2.8 in). Its dorsal fin has ten spines, each with numerous tassels on the tip. The anal fin has three spines and six soft rays. The pectoral fins are thick and elongated, and they spread out when the fish rests on the substrate. This species is pinkish-red and white in color, with vertical banding or mottling across its body. Distribution and habitat: The dwarf hawkfish is native to the tropical Indo-Pacific. Its geographic range stretches from the eastern coast of Africa and the Maldives to Samoa, the Ryukyu Islands, northern Australia, the Great Barrier Reef, and New Caledonia. It is a common member of reef communities on outer reef slopes and flats, and occurs at depths down to approximately 45 m (148 ft).
