Paracirrhites arcatus (Cuvier, 1829)

Arc-eye hawkfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cirrhitidae
Synonyms	Cirrhites arcatus, Amblycirrhitus arcatus, Gymnocirrhites arcatus, ... more
Common names	Ring-eyed hawkfish, Ringeye hawkfish, Arc eyed hawkfish, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48636)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 91 m (Ref. 37816), usually 1 - 33 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 25°C - 27°C (Ref. 27115); 32°N - 28°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Hawaiian, Line and Mangaréva islands, north to southern Japan, south to Australia and Rapa.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6. Occurs in a variety of color morphs, but always has a distinctive ring extending around and behind the eye (Ref. 37816, 48636).

Occur in lagoon and seaward reefs from 1 to at least 33 m, on heads of small branching corals, e.g. Stylophora, Pocillopora, Acropora (Ref. 9710). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Feed mainly on shrimps, small fishes, crabs, and other crustaceans (Ref. 2334).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5156

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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