sabre squirrelfish
| Scientific name | Sargocentron spiniferum |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Forsskål |
| Year of description | 1775 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Holocentridae |
| Genus | Sargocentron |
Introduction
Sargocentron spiniferum, commonly known as sabre squirrelfish, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size51 cm
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size51 cm
How to recognize the sabre squirrelfish ?
The sabre squirrelfish measures between 35 and 51 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body.
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
This species is known to emit sounds easily audible by humans.
The sabre 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 sabre squirrelfish has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The sabre 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)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth2 - 120 m
Biotope presentation
The sabre squirrelfish is most often found at a depth between 2m and 120m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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