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Longspine Squirrelfish

Holocentrus rufus

Seabook: Longspine Squirrelfish

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Max Weight

Max Depth

32 m

Description

Holocentrus rufus is a silvery red, sea fish with orange-gold body stripes. One of about 150 species of squirrelfish, their most distinguishing characteristics are their large eyes and the long third spine of the anal fin. It is often included in public aquarium displays. The length of the longspine squirrelfish is about ... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

white
yellow
orange
red

Poisonous

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Mud and Sand

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern