Threespot Squirrelfish (species: Sargocentron cornutum) in Frankland Island Group, QLD (Gaia Guide)
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Sargocentron cornutum
Threespot Squirrelfish


©Randall, J.E.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Beryciformes
Family Holocentridae
Genus Sargocentron
Species Sargocentron cornutum

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 27 cm (Total length)

Depth range

  • From 6 m to 40 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits coral-rich areas of outer reef slopes and drop-offs to depths greater than 40 m. Hides in caves or beneath ledges by day.

Diet

Forage for food at night, mainly on benthic crabs and shrimps. (Fishbase)

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Danger

  • significant discomfort - Spine of preopercle (the bone between the cheek and the gill cover) is venomous. (Fishbase)

References

  • Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene (1990). Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Siebeck, U.E. and N.J. Marshall (2001). Ocular media transmission of coral reef fish - can coral reef fish see ultraviolet light? Vision Research, 41: 133-149. LIRS catalog number 889.