Yellow-Tipped Squirrelfish
Sargocentron seychellense
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–6 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small squirrelfish of shallow coral reefs and rocky shores, the yellow tipped squirrelfish shelters between branching corals in water only a few metres deep. Like its relatives it is nocturnal, with large eyes built for hunting in low light. It grows to about 27 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Sargocentron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217953.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Tipped Squirrelfish live?
- The Yellow-Tipped Squirrelfish (Sargocentron seychellense) is typically found at 2–6 m.
- Is the Yellow-Tipped Squirrelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Tipped Squirrelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Tipped Squirrelfish get?
- The Yellow-Tipped Squirrelfish grows to about 27 cm.