Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Sabre squirrelfish
Size:
Sabre squirrelfish grow to 18 inches (45 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
This species eats shrimp, crab and smaller fishes.
Range & Habitat:
This species lives in coral caves and crevices throughout the Indo-Pacific Ocean and along Australia's coastline.
Details:
Sabre squirrelfish are orange-red in color with pale white to yellowish spots on their scales, which give them a speckled appearance.These fish have sharp, spiky dorsal fins that they use as a defense mechanism to protect themselves from predators. Sabre squirrelfish are typically found in reef environments, where they prefer shaded crevices or caves during the day. They are nocturnal and come out to forage at night.