# Pez halcón moteado (Cirrhitichthys aprinus), Anilao, Filipinas, 2023-08-23, DD 186

- By: Diego Delso
- Date: 2023-08-23
- Classification: Photograph
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Spotted hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus), Anilao, Philippines. It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region found in rocky and coral areas of subtidal coastal reefs. This species, that attains a maximum total length of 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in), perchs on benthic invertebrates such as sponges and corals, using their thickened lower pectoral fin rays and feed on small fishes and crustaceans.