Spiny Squirrelfish
Sargocentron lepros
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–45 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A nocturnal squirrelfish of outer reef slopes around oceanic islands, the spiny squirrelfish hides in cracks by day and emerges after dark. It is solitary and cryptic, found mostly in the South Pacific between about ten and 45 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Sargocentron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272214.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spiny Squirrelfish live?
- The Spiny Squirrelfish (Sargocentron lepros) is typically found at 10–45 m.
- Is the Spiny Squirrelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spiny Squirrelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spiny Squirrelfish get?
- The Spiny Squirrelfish grows to about 20 cm.