
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 SeabookLocations
- Bermuda
- Caribbean Sea
- Gulf of Mexico
- Costa Rica
- French Antilles
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Colors
white
yellow
orange
red
Poisonous
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Coral reef
Mud and Sand
Social Behaviour
Group
Solitary
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern