Neoniphon sammara

Squirrelfishes

  • Spotfin squirrelfish
  • Blutfleck-Husar
  • Ecureuil tacheté
  • Pez ardilla mancha color sangre
  • Pesce scoiattolo di Sammara

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 2 and 45 Meters.
  • Very 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

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 32 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : 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 is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!