
Saber squirrelfish
Sargocentron spiniferum
Also called Candil sable
- Grows to
- 51 cm (1.7 ft)
- Group
- Fish
- Family
- Holocentridae
Safety
Venomous spinesKeep clear. Even a brush against its spines can sting.
Where to see it
Known from Egyptian Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef, Hawaii, Maldives, Palau, Philippines and Raja Ampat.
Source: GBIF.
Often confused with
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