Hawaiian Squirrelfish
Sargocentron xantherythrum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–217 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Big eyed and red, this Hawaiian squirrelfish shelters in caves and under ledges on seaward reefs by day. At night it comes out to hunt crustaceans, growing to about 17 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Sargocentron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272221.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Squirrelfish live?
- The Hawaiian Squirrelfish (Sargocentron xantherythrum) is typically found at 1–217 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Squirrelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Squirrelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawaiian Squirrelfish get?
- The Hawaiian Squirrelfish grows to about 17 cm.