Squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis)

Scientific name: Holocentrus adscensionis Osbeck, 1765

Squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis)

The Squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis) is a marine fish of the family Holocentridae.

Biology

Occurs in shallow coral reefs, as well as deeper offshore waters. A nocturnal species, hiding in deep crevices or under coral ledges during the day; at night it usually moves over sand and grass beds, taking mainly crabs and other small crustaceans. Capable of producing sounds. Marketed fresh.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Holocentrus adscensionis
Family
Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes)
Order
Beryciformes (Sawbellies)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
61.0
Common length
25.0
Depth range
0–180 m (0–591 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 180 m, usually 8 - 30 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and throughout the West Indies and Caribbean shores. Eastern Atlantic: Gabon, Angola, St. Paul's Rocks, St. Helena and Ascension Island.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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