Wilhelm's Hawkfish
Itycirrhitus wilhelmi
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
Wilhelm's hawkfish is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a hawkfish belonging to the family Cirrhitidae. It is found in tropical waters at depths of 1 to 55 m over rocky substrates. It is only known around Pitcairn Island and Easter Island. This species grows to a length of 12 cm (4.7 in). This species is the only known member of its genus.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Centrarchiformes
- Family
- Cirrhitidae
- Genus
- Itycirrhitus