Family : Holocentridae
Common Name : Tailspot squirrelfish
Scientific Name : Sargocentron caudimaculatum
Maximum length : 25cm
IUCN Red List Status : LC (Least concern)
Red with variable amount of silvery white on rear body and tail base, and silvery-white streak above upper edge of gill cover.
One of the most common of the squirrelfishes that occurs in outer reef areas, also encountered in lagoons and drop-offs from less than 2 to 40 m; either solitary or in groups (Ref. 27370). Nocturnal, feeds mainly on benthic crabs and shrimps. Known to be venomous.
From Bali Strait to Timor Sea and Mentawai Islands. Also recorded from Raja Ampat Islands, Manado and vicinity, Sangalakki Island, Togean and Banggai Islands.
Photo 1 : Photo courtesy Plongez-Pépère
Photo 2 : Photo courtesy Benoit LALLEMENT
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