2,104 observationsLeast Concern
Arc-eye Hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Centrarchiformes βΊFamily: Cirrhitidae βΊGenus: Paracirrhites
About
The arc-eye hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus) is a species of hawkfish belonging to the genus Paracirrhites. It is found in shallow waters in the tropical IndoPacific on reefs, resting on coral heads much of the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Arc-eye Hawkfish is Paracirrhites arcatus.
- Arc-eye Hawkfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Arc-eye Hawkfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Arc-eye Hawkfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Arc-eye Hawkfish belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
- Arc-eye Hawkfish belongs to the family Cirrhitidae.
- Arc-eye Hawkfish belongs to the genus Paracirrhites.