Red Squirrelfish
Sargocentron Rubrum
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameSargocentron Rubrum
Other namesRed Striped Squirrelfish, Redcoat, Scarlet Tailed Squirrelfish
SizeUp to 32 cm (12.59 in)
WeightUp to 1 kg (2.2 lb)
FamilySoldier/Squirrelfish / Holocentridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, lagoons, bays & harbours amongst reef in caves, crevices & under ledges
