Pink Squirrelfish
Sargocentron tiereoides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 19.5 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
This squirrelfish hunts crabs and shrimp across reef flats and outer slopes by night, resting in cover during the day. Watch the preopercle spine on its cheek, which carries venom and can deliver a painful jab.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Sargocentron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217949.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pink Squirrelfish live?
- The Pink Squirrelfish (Sargocentron tiereoides) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Pink Squirrelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pink Squirrelfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Pink Squirrelfish get?
- The Pink Squirrelfish grows to about 19.5 cm.