Rough Squirrelfish

Pristilepis Oligolepis
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Quick Facts

Scientific namePristilepis Oligolepis
Other namesSawscale Soldierfish, Spinyface Soldier
SizeUp to 30 cm (11.8 in)
WeightUp to .60 kg (1.32 lb)
FamilySoldier/Squirrelfish / Holocentridae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst deeper reefs in caves, crevices & under ledges
Rough Squirrelfish Distribution