crown squirrelfish
| Scientific name | Sargocentron diadema |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Lacepède |
| Year of description | 1802 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Holocentridae |
| Genus | Sargocentron |
Introduction
Sargocentron diadema, commonly known as crown squirrelfish, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size17 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size17 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize the crown squirrelfish ?
The crown squirrelfish measures between 15 and 17 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body. The also has blanc horizontal stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The crown squirrelfish is a fish living in shoals naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the crown squirrelfish has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The crown squirrelfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth2 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
The crown squirrelfish is most often found at a depth between 2m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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