
Violet squirrelfish
Sargocentron violaceum
- Grows to
- 45 cm (1.5 ft)
- Group
- Fish
- Family
- Holocentridae
Safety
Venomous spinesKeep clear. Even a brush against its spines can sting.
Where to see it
Known from Great Barrier Reef, Komodo, Maldives, Palau and Raja Ampat.
Source: GBIF.
Often confused with
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