Tailspot Squirrelfish

Sargocentron caudimaculatum

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

40 m

Description

Sargocentron caudimaculatum is a reef-associated member of the family Holocentridae. Other names: Silverspot Squirrelfish. Description Coloration: Head and body are red, edges of scales silver; silvery white spot anterodorsally on caudal peduncle (often disappears after death); spinous part of dorsal fin mottled lig... Read more in Seabook

Locations

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Colors

white

silver

red

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Edible

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Venomous

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