Image Bank - Fishes
Sabre Squirrelfish
Reference |
IB1282 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Soldier/Squirrelfishes - HOLOCENTRIDAE |
Common Name |
Sabre Squirrelfish |
Scientific Name |
Sargocentron spiniferum |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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 |