Dusky Squirrelfish

Dusky Squirrelfish
Name: Dusky Squirrelfish
Scientific Name: Sargocentron vexillarium
Family: Squirrelfishes
Taxonomic: Holocentridae
ID Group: Red Fishes
Size: 3 - 5 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen often

This Squirrelfish has a dusky orange and red body with silver stripes. The fins have red edges, and the dorsal fin has red lines between the spines. A red stripe is visible below the eye, with a silver area beneath it.