Sargocentron coruscum

Squirrelfishes

  • Reef squirrelfish
  • Riff-Husar
  • Rif eekhoornvis
  • Poisson-écureuil des coraux
  • Candil rayado

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
  • The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 15 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!