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Whitetail squirrelfish

Distribution : It occurs on tropical Indo-Pacific reefs.

This squirrelfish has a silvery white area at the base of its tail. Together with the silver-edged scales and pale and red dorsal fin, it provides several clues to compare in the video. It occurs on tropical Indo-Pacific reefs.

Habitat of Whitetail squirrelfish Habitat
Coral reef
Depth range of Whitetail squirrelfish Depth
Filming depth not measured
Biological group of Whitetail squirrelfish Group
Ecological role of Whitetail squirrelfish Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

This squirrelfish has a silvery white area at the base of its tail. Together with the silver-edged scales and pale and red dorsal fin, it provides several clues to compare in the video.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It occurs on tropical Indo-Pacific reefs.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It feeds mainly at night on bottom-living crabs and shrimps.

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