Caracanthus typicus Krøyer, 1845
Hawaiian orbicular velvetfish
Caracanthus typicus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Caracanthinae
Max. size:  2.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands. Needs better reference.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic and inquiline in the branches of Pocillopora meandrina (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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