Sargocentron xantherythrum
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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.[1][2][3] It is occasionally available in the aquarium trade. It grows to a total length of 17 centimeters (6.7 in).[2][4]
| Sargocentron xantherythrum | |
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| Scientific 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[1] | |
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Holocentrus xantherythrus Jordan & Evermann, 1903 | |
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.[5]
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).[2]
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.[4][5]
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