Facts
- Scientific name:
- Sargocentron spiniferum
- Biology:
- A solitary species that inhabits a variety of reef zones from reef flats to lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 122 m and is fairly common in areas not subjected to heavy spear fishing. Found under ledges during the day . Benthopelagic . Largest species of squirrelfish and the highest-bodied Sargocentron . Juvenile inhabits shallow protected reefs. A nocturnal species that feeds on crabs, shrimps and small fishes. Spine of preopercle venomous. Largest squirrelfish .
- IUCN Red List Status:
- Not Evaluated
- Threat to humans:
- Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Source: FishBase
Photos & Description
- Short description:
- Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines : 4; Anal soft rays : 9 - 10. Head and body red, scale edges silvery white; spinous dorsal crimson in color; other fins orange-yellow; vertically oblong crimson spot on preopercle behind eye . Five oblique scale rows on cheek; body depth 2.4-2.6 in SL; head length (HL) 2.55-2.85 in SL; lower jaw when closed slightly to moderately projecting; snout length 3.0-3.8 in HL larger than orbit diameter in adults; interorbital width 6.3-8.7 in HL; maxilla extending posteriorly to a vertical at front edge of the orbit; anterior end of nasal bone often with 2 close-set, short spines; medioposterior margin of nasal bone spineless; large nasal fossa spineless on margin; slight ridge of upper edge of suborbital bones weakly serrate; 2 subequal opercular spines; long preopercular spine, usually greater than orbit diameter in specimens at least 20 cm SL; 3rd or 4th dorsal spine longest, 1.7-2.3 in HL; 3rd anal spine 1.7-2.3 in HL .
- Size / Weight / Age:
- Maturity: L m   ?   range ? - ? cm Max length : 51.0 cm FL male/unsexed; ; common length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; max. published weight: 2.6 kg
Source: FishBase
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