Longspine Squirrelfish
Holocentrus rufus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–32 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Long spines along its dorsal fin give this squirrelfish its name, and its huge dark eyes mark it as a creature of the night. By day it shelters near cave mouths and holes on clear reef, then moves out over sand and grass after dark to hunt crabs, shrimps, snails and brittle stars.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Holocentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276189.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longspine Squirrelfish live?
- The Longspine Squirrelfish (Holocentrus rufus) is typically found at 0–32 m.
- Is the Longspine Squirrelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Longspine Squirrelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longspine Squirrelfish get?
- The Longspine Squirrelfish grows to about 35 cm.