Species FishSpotfin Squirrelfish

Spotfin Squirrelfish

Neoniphon sammara

CommonFish
Illustration of Spotfin Squirrelfish (Neoniphon sammara)

The Spotfin Squirrelfish has a reddish body with distinctive white spots on its fins. They are primarily nocturnal and are known for their large, expressive eyes.

Habitat
Reef environments and rocky crevices
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on small crustaceans and fish
How common
Common

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