Biology:Sargocentron xantherythrum
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| 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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Holocentrus xantherythrus Jordan & Evermann, 1903 | |
Sargocentron xantherythrum, commonly known as Hawaiian squirrelfish or striped squirrelfish, is a member of the squirrelfish family. It is known from the Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Atoll.[1][2][3] It is occasionally available in the aquarium trade. It grows to a total length of 17 centimeters (6.7 in).[2][4]
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.[5]
Distribution and habitat
Sargocentron xantherythrum is usually found in reefs in tropical climates and lives in depths of 1–217 m (3 ft 3 in–711 ft 11 in).[2]
Behavior
This is a nocturnal species that inhabits seaward reefs below the surge zone, and is common near caves and ledges. It feeds mainly on worms, crustaceans and starfish.[4][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Williams, I.; Greenfield, D. (2016). "Sargocentron xantherythrum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T67903264A115447186. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T67903264A67906380.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/67903264/115447186. Retrieved 17 November 2023.{{cite iucn}}: error: |doi= / |page= mismatch (help)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2023). "Sargocentron xantherythrum" in FishBase. June 2023 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.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sargocentron xantherythrum summary page". http://fishbase.sinica.edu.tw/summary/speciessummary.php?genusname=Sargocentron&speciesname=xantherythrum.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Striped Squirrelfish (Sargocentron xantherythrum)". http://fishindex.blogspot.com/2009/05/striped-squirrelfish-sargocentron.html.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q5223256 entry
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