Longspine Squirrelfish - Holocentrus rufus

This Squirrelfish - Holocentrus rufus is distinguished by the long spines on its anal fins.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Not by its enormous eyes? Posted 8 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  In general, the large eyes is the common characteristics of Squirrelfish.
  But with Holocentrus rufus, it is the long spines that separates them from other possible similar looking Squirrelfish. Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thank you, that makes sense when you put them side to side:
    https://www.jungledragon.com/wildlife/browse/animalia/chordata/actinopterygii/beryciformes Posted 8 years ago
  2. 1. Albert Kang
      
      Lion
      
      Yes, and there is another species of Squirrelfish - Holocentrus adscensionis that can also be found in the Caribbean but the spines on the anal fins is not as long. Posted 8 years ago

The Longspine squirrelfish

The longspine squirrelfish is silvery red, with orange-gold body stripes. One of about 150 species of squirrelfish, their most distinguishing characteristics are their large eyes and the long third spine of the anal fin. It is often included in public aquarium displays. The length of the longspine squirrelfish is about 18 cm . It lives in coral reefs in tropical and warm temperate seas and eats zoobenthos. It is territorial and uses sounds called “grunts” and “staccatos” to defend its crevice,.. more

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Similar species: Holocentriformes

Species identified by Albert Kang