Threespot Squirrelfish
Sargocentron cornutum
Also known as: Horned Squirrelfish, Red Squirrelfish, Redcoat, Red-striped Squirrelfish, Tailspot Squirrelfish
- Horned Squirrelfish
- Red Squirrelfish
- Redcoat
- Red-striped Squirrelfish
- Tailspot Squirrelfish
Overview
Found during the day, in caves and under ledges, out foraging for food at night, over drop-off's, and outer reef slopes, rich in coral growth.
They feed nocturnally mainly on benthic crabs and shrimps.
Squirrelfish are nocturnal hunters feeding near the bottom on small fish and swimming crustaceans. During the day they often congregate close to reefs and in caves, sometimes found upside down in caves.
Their colour can change greatly in different lights and if threatened.
Some of this family have venomous spines.
How to identify
- Pattern
- black spotstripes
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Pacific
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Found during the day, in caves and under ledges, out foraging for food at night, over drop-off's, and outer reef slopes, rich in coral growth.
Adult photos 1
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