Dusky Squirrelfish

The Dusky Squirrelfish has a deep body with dusky orange and red coloring and silver stripes. Its upper body is redder than its lower body, with thin black lines separating the stripes, mainly on the upper half. A short red line runs below its eye, with a silver patch beneath it. Its dorsal fin has red markings between the spines, and its fins have red edges, especially the anal fin and tail fin.

The Dusky Squirrelfish can be found in shallow water, especially around Fire Coral, coral heads, rocky areas and tide pools. It often gathers in groups and stays hidden deep in crevices during the day, occasionally peeking out. It is shy and retreats deeper into cover when approached. Although common, it is rarely seen.