Red squirrelfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in reefs and rocky areas from the shoreline to 200 m depth . Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27000. Nocturnal . Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red squirrelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 200 m . Subtropical; 42°N - 18°S
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Red Soldierfish · Red Squirrelfish |
| 🇫🇷French | Holocentre Rouge · Marignan Rouge |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Candil Africano · Candil Colorado · Candil Rosso |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adioryx hastatus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Holocentrum hastatum | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Holocentrus hastatus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 673 records indexed .
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