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Sargocentron spiniferum; Sabre Squirrelfish   

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Sargocentron spiniferum
Sargocentron spiniferum
Sabre Squirrelfish
Photographer: Lovell and Libby Langstroth
Organization: California Academy of Sciences
Collection: CalAcademy

ID: 0000 0000 1005 0854 (2005-10-15)

Copyright © 2005 California Academy of Sciences

 
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  • date of photo  Jun 1984
  • location   Sulu Sea (Philippines)
  • family Holocentridae
  • order Beryciformes
  • class Actinopterygii
  • habitat  Coral reefs
  • notes   Largest species of squirrelfish. Feeds on crabs, shrimps, and small fishes. Preopercular spine venomous. May cause ciguatera poisoning.
  • camera   Nikon in Oceanic housing
  • photo category: Animal - Fish

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   Sabre Squirrelfish (photographer)
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