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Freckled Hawkfish

Paracirrhites forsteri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Centrarchiformes ›Family: Cirrhitidae ›Genus: Paracirrhites

About

The black-sided hawkfish, freckled hawkfish or Forster's hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri), is a species of hawkfish from the Indo-Pacific. It is occasionally found in the aquarium trade and is also of minor importance to local commercial fisheries. It grows to a total length of 22 cm (9 in).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Freckled Hawkfish?
The scientific name of Freckled Hawkfish is Paracirrhites forsteri.
What kingdom does Freckled Hawkfish belong to?
Freckled Hawkfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Freckled Hawkfish belong to?
Freckled Hawkfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Freckled Hawkfish belong to?
Freckled Hawkfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Freckled Hawkfish belong to?
Freckled Hawkfish belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
What family does Freckled Hawkfish belong to?
Freckled Hawkfish belongs to the family Cirrhitidae.
What genus does Freckled Hawkfish belong to?
Freckled Hawkfish belongs to the genus Paracirrhites.