Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum)
| Category | Fishes |
| Maximum length | 51 cm |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Holocentriformes |
| Family | Holocentridae |
| Genus | Sargocentron |
| Shoot place | Marsa Bareika |
| Shoot date | 2022-10-27 |
Short description
The coloration is bright red, fading to yellowish on the belly. A noticeable whitish/silverish spot behind the eye. A tall scarlet dorsal fin and a long venomous spine on the gill cover. The anal and pelvic fins are yellowish. The caudal fin is clearly forked. The scales have silvery edges, creating a rippled appearance.
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