Sabre Squirrelfish
📖 Overview
Sabre Squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Holocentridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. It occurs at depths between 0 and 122 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Valued as a sport fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sabre Squirrelfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sabre Squirrelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sabre Squirrelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sabre Squirrelfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
🌿 Ecology
crabs, shrimps and small fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Giant Squirrelfish · Long-jawed Squirrelfish · Sabre Squirrelfish · Spinecheek Squirrelfish · Spiny Squirrelfish |
| 🇫🇷French | Cardinal lancette · Commissaire · Grand Ecureuil de Mer · Marignan sabre · Soldat Anglais · Soldat armé · Écureuil à Grandes Mâchoires |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Togariebisu · トガリエビス |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Candil Sable |
| 🌍TAH | 'apa'i |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 尖吻棘鱗魚 · 尖吻棘鳞鱼 · 瀾公妾 · 金鱗甲 · 鐵甲兵 · 鐵線婆 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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