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Sabre squirrelfish

Distribution : Red Sea and tropical Indo-Pacific.

Sabre squirrelfish illustrate reef life that is often concealed by day. They leave their refuges to catch prey at night. References document a depth range of 1 to 122 metres.

Habitat of Sabre squirrelfish Habitat
Coral reef, Rocky habitat
Depth range of Sabre squirrelfish Depth
1-122 m
Biological group of Sabre squirrelfish Group
Ecological role of Sabre squirrelfish Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The deep, compressed orange-red body has large silver-edged scales and a darker mark behind the eye. A long preopercular spine is present. References report differing common sizes, with a published maximum around 51 cm.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It occupies coral reefs from lagoons to outer slopes, sheltering in shade by day. Juveniles use shallower water. Its natural distribution includes the Red Sea and tropical Indo-Pacific.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

Documented prey include crabs, shrimps and small fishes, caught mainly at night. Food groups are shown without assigning a particular prey species when references do not establish one.

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