Dark-Striped Squirrelfish
Sargocentron praslin
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A squirrelfish of shallow reef flats and protected reefs, often over dead coral, it hides in the open by day and emerges to feed at night. Its big eyes suit that nocturnal life, and it grows to about 32 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Sargocentron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217945.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dark-Striped Squirrelfish live?
- The Dark-Striped Squirrelfish (Sargocentron praslin) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Dark-Striped Squirrelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Dark-Striped Squirrelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dark-Striped Squirrelfish get?
- The Dark-Striped Squirrelfish grows to about 32 cm.