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Silverspot Squirrelfish (Sargocentron caudimaculatum)
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Sargocentron caudimaculatum

(Rüppell, 1838)

Silverspot Squirrelfish

Also known as: Fanfin Soldier, Tail-Spot Squirrelfish, White-Tail Squirrelfish, Spottailed Soldierfish

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

2–40 m

Max size

25 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Holocentriformes

Family

Holocentridae

Where to find it

occasional

ComorosSudan
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