The spotted hawkfish, ''Cirrhitichthys aprinus'' is a species of hawkfish widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region. A common species, it is found in rocky and coral areas of subtidal coastal reefs.
It can reach a maximum length of 12.5 cm . It is a food fish for indigenous peoples and can also be found in the aquarium trade. It is red-pink and white in color, and has tassels on the tip of its dorsal fin.
Similar species: Centrarchiformes
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Uploaded Sep 17, 2018. Captured May 20, 2018 05:02 in Kelurahan Madidir Weru Lingkungan I, Madidir Weru, Bitung Tengah, Pakadoodan, Maesa, Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara 95514, Indonesia.
