FishverifiedLeast Concern

Sargocentron spiniferum

(Forsskål, 1775)

Sabre Squirrelfish

Also known as: Giant Squirrelfish, Long-Jawed Squirrelfish, Spinecheek Squirrelfish, Spiny Squirrelfish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–122 m

Max size

51 cm

Max weight

2.55 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

7 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Holocentriformes

Family

Holocentridae

Where to find it

common

Sudan

occasional

Palau

rare

Philippines (Tubbataha & Sulu Sea)

Other species in Holocentridae

Holocentrus rufus

Longspine Squirrelfish

Myripristis jacobus

Blackbar Soldierfish

Sargocentron diadema

Crown Squirrelfish

Sargocentron caudimaculatum

Silverspot Squirrelfish

Neoniphon vexillarius

Dusky Squirrelfish

Neoniphon sammara

Sammara Squirrelfish

Neoniphon marianus

Longjaw Squirrelfish

Myripristis berndti

Bigscale Soldierfish