Sargocentron xantherythrum
| Sargocentron xantherythrum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Holocentriformes |
| Family: | Holocentridae |
| Genus: | Sargocentron |
| Species: | S. xantherythrum
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| Sargocentron xantherythrum (D. S. Jordan & Evermann, 1903)
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Sargocentron xantherythrum,[1] commonly known as Hawaiian squirrelfish or striped squirrelfish, is a member of the squirrelfish family that is endemic[2] to the Hawaiian Islands. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a length of 17 centimeters (6.7 in).[3]
Description[]
This fish has a red coloration with white stripes running along the body. It has sharp gill spines and rough scales that can cause the fish to be snagged in netting materials.[4]
Behavior[]
This is a nocturnal species that is much more active at night. It inhabits seaward reefs below the surge zone, and is common near caves and ledges. It feeds mainly on worms, crustaceans and starfish.[3][4]
References[]
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Sargocentron xantherythrum" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
- ^ Hoover, John P. (2008). The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiian Reef Fishes, Sea Turtles, Dolphins, Whales, and Seals. Mutual Publishing. p. 281. ISBN 978-1-56647-887-8.
- ^ a b "Sargocentron xantherythrum summary page".
- ^ a b "Striped Squirrelfish (Sargocentron xantherythrum)".
External links[]
Media related to Sargocentron xantherythrum at Wikimedia Commons
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Categories:
- Sargocentron
- Fish of Hawaii
- Endemic fauna of Hawaii
- Fish described in 1903
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