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Sargocentron hastatum (Cuvier, 1829) Red squirrelfish |
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photo by
Freitas, R. |
| Family: | Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Holocentrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 27.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Portugal to Morocco and from Mauritania to Angola. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in reefs and rocky areas from the shoreline to 200 m depth (Ref. 2683). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27000. Nocturnal (Ref. 6537). Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 6746). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||