Description
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Reference |
IB1282 |
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Category |
Fishes |
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Family Name |
Soldier/Squirrelfishes - HOLOCENTRIDAE |
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Common Name |
Sabre Squirrelfish |
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Scientific Name |
Sargocentron spiniferum |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
The Sabre Squirrelfish is one of the largest members of the family, reaching a maximum length of about 50 cm. Soldierfishes feed mainly on zooplankton and Squirrelfishes have a similar diet, but also take benthic crustaceans and small fishes. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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