smallmouth squirrelfish
| Scientific name | Sargocentron microstoma |
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| Descriptor | Günther |
| Year of description | 1859 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Holocentridae |
| Genus | Sargocentron |
Introduction
Sargocentron microstoma, commonly known as smallmouth squirrelfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize the smallmouth squirrelfish ?
The smallmouth squirrelfish measures between 18 and 20 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge, bleu and blanc body. The also has blanc horizontal stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The smallmouth squirrelfish is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the smallmouth squirrelfish has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The smallmouth squirrelfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 180 m
Biotope presentation
The smallmouth squirrelfish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 180m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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