Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Longspine squirrelfish
Size:
On average, these fish grow to 5.31 inches (13.5 centimeters).
Diet:
Crabs, shrimps, brittle stars and small marine invertebrates make up the diet of longspine squirrelfish.
Range & Habitat:
These fish can be found anywhere from the western Atlantic Ocean to the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. They inhabit reefs, caves, holes in rocky areas and venture out to sandy/grassy areas to feed.
Details:
Longspine squirrelfish have flat, orange and white striped bodies and forked, yellow-orange tails. They have small spines that secrete poison used to protect themselves from predators. These squirrelfish also have large, black eyes.