Sargocentron rubrum

Squirrelfishes

Redcoat
Gestreifter Soldatenfisch
Poisson-écureuil à tâches noires

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

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 found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 1 and 80 Meters.
Common 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

The species is territorial
Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 30 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Crabs - Shrimps - Fishes

Relationship with humans

The spines of the animal can be dangerous
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!