Longspine squirrelfish
Holocentrus rufus
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A squirrelfish from coral reefs of the tropical western Atlantic, from southern Florida and Bermuda to northern South America.
- Scientific name
- Holocentrus rufus
- Family
- Holocentridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Holocentridae
- Order
- Holocentriformes
- Synonyms
- Perca rufa
Origin
- Native region
- América do Norte, América do Sul
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 35 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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