Redcoat
Sargocentron rubrum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–84 m
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Glowing red and white, this squirrelfish shelters by day in caves and rock cracks on silty reefs, lagoons and wrecks, often where currents run strong. It hunts crabs and shrimps after dark and carries venomous spines that make handling unwise.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Sargocentron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126400.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redcoat live?
- The Redcoat (Sargocentron rubrum) is typically found at 1–84 m.
- Is the Redcoat dangerous to divers?
- The Redcoat can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Redcoat get?
- The Redcoat grows to about 32 cm.