Blue Lined Squirrelfish
Sargocentron tiere
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–183 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A squirrelfish of exposed reef margins and outer slopes, it hides by day in holes and surge channels and comes out at night to hunt crustaceans, worms and small fishes. The spine on its gill cover is venomous, so it pays to handle this fish with care.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Sargocentron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217954.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue Lined Squirrelfish live?
- The Blue Lined Squirrelfish (Sargocentron tiere) is typically found at 0–183 m.
- Is the Blue Lined Squirrelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blue Lined Squirrelfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Blue Lined Squirrelfish get?
- The Blue Lined Squirrelfish grows to about 33 cm.