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Sargocentron xantherythrum

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(Redirected from Hawaiian squirrelfish) Species of fish

Sargocentron xantherythrum
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Beryciformes
Family: Holocentridae
Genus: Sargocentron
Species: S. xantherythrum
Binomial name
Sargocentron xantherythrum
(D. S. Jordan & Evermann, 1903)
Synonyms

Holocentrus xantherythrus Jordan & Evermann, 1903

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 is occasionally available in the aquarium trade. It grows to a total length of 17 centimeters (6.7 in).

Description

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.

Distribution and habitat

Sargocentron xantherythrum is usually found in reefs in tropical climates and lives in depths of 1–217 m (3 ft 3 in – 711 ft 11 in).

Behavior

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.

References

  1. ^ Williams, I.; Greenfield, D. (2017) . "Sargocentron xantherythrum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T67903264A115447186. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T67903264A67906380.en. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Sargocentron xantherythrum". FishBase. June 2023 version.
  3. Hoover, John P. (2008). The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiian Reef Fishes, Sea Turtles, Dolphins, Whales, and Seals. Mutual Publishing. p. 281. ISBN 978-1-56647-887-8.
  4. ^ "Sargocentron xantherythrum summary page".
  5. ^ "Striped Squirrelfish (Sargocentron xantherythrum)".

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Taxon identifiers
Sargocentron xantherythrum


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