blackbarred squirrelfish
| Scientific name | Sargocentron vexillarium |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Poey |
| Year of description | 1860 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Holocentridae |
| Genus | Sargocentron |
Introduction
Sargocentron vexillarium, commonly known as blackbarred 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 size18 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size18 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize the blackbarred squirrelfish ?
The blackbarred squirrelfish measures between 15 and 18 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly rouge, argent and marron body. The also has blanc horizontal stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The blackbarred squirrelfish is a fish living in a group or alone 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 blackbarred squirrelfish has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The blackbarred squirrelfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
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 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
The blackbarred squirrelfish is most often found at a depth between 2m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
longspine squirrelfish
Holocentridae
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Scientific partners
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Species of the same family
Same genus
Species of the same biotope
longspine squirrelfish
Holocentridae