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Dusky squirrelfish

Sargocentron vexillarium

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Fun Facts

These fish create a grunting sound to defend their territory, intimidate predators and warn others of danger.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Dusky squirrelfish

Size:

As adults, dusky squirrelfish reach a max length of 7 inches (18 centimeters).

Diet:

As carnivores, these fish eat smaller fish, sea stars, urchins, octopus, cuttlefish, shrimp and crabs.

Range & Habitat:

Dusky squirrelfish are found in coastal rocky and reef communities in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea and western Atlantic Ocean.

Details:

Dusky orange and red in color, these fish have horizontal silver stripes down their bodies.