1,100 observationsLeast Concern
Giant Hawkfish
Cirrhitus rivulatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Centrarchiformes ›Family: Cirrhitidae ›Genus: Cirrhitus
About
The giant hawkfish, Cirrhitus rivulatus is a species of hawkfish. It is a marine fish and the largest of the hawkfish family with maximum size of 60 cm (24 in) in total length. It is known for its social behavior towards scuba divers and its uncanny ability to perch on its pectoral fins. This particular species can be found mainly along the Gulf of California, reaching as far as northern Colombia and the Galapagos Islands. It is a...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Hawkfish is Cirrhitus rivulatus.
- The Giant Hawkfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Giant Hawkfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Hawkfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Giant Hawkfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Giant Hawkfish belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
- Giant Hawkfish belongs to the family Cirrhitidae.
- Giant Hawkfish belongs to the genus Cirrhitus.