Red Squirrelfish
Sargocentron hastatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–200 m
- Max size: 27.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A nocturnal squirrelfish of reefs and rocky ground from the shallows down to two hundred metres, it shelters in crevices by day and comes out after dark. Big eyes help it hunt benthic invertebrates in the gloom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Sargocentron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272211.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Squirrelfish live?
- The Red Squirrelfish (Sargocentron hastatum) is typically found at 3–200 m.
- Is the Red Squirrelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Red Squirrelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Squirrelfish get?
- The Red Squirrelfish grows to about 27.9 cm.