violet squirrelfish
| Scientific name | Sargocentron violaceum |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1853 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Holocentridae |
| Genus | Sargocentron |
Introduction
Sargocentron violaceum, commonly known as violet squirrelfish , is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
How to recognize the violet squirrelfish ?
The violet squirrelfish measures between 35 and 45 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and violet body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The violet squirrelfish is a fish solitary 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 violet squirrelfish has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The violet 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 - 15 m
Biotope presentation
The violet squirrelfish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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