Hawaiian squirrelfish
(Sargocentron xantherythrum)
Image source: Jo's Animal Database
General data
Scientific names:
Hawaiian squirrelfish
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climate:
Tropical
Native to coast of:
Australia & Oceania
Distribution:
Pacific Ocean
Sargocentron xantherythrum, commonly known as Hawaiian squirrelfish or striped squirrelfish, is a member of the squirrelfish family.
It is known from the Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Atoll.
It grows to a total length of 17 centimeters (6.7 in).
This fish has a red coloration with white stripes running along the body. It has sharp gill spines and rough scales that can cause the fish to be snagged in netting materials.
This is a nocturnal species that inhabits seaward reefs below the surge zone, and is common near caves and ledges. It feeds mainly on worms, crustaceans and starfish.
