Sargocentron hastatum

Squirrelfishes

Red squirrelfish
Husarenfisch
Poisson-écureuil africain
Candil africano

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate 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 found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 3 and 200 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 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 : 25 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 is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing