Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish, belonging to the family Holocentridae, are nocturnal reef dwellers known for their bright red coloration and large, squirrel-like eyes. These fish are generally peaceful and can be kept with a variety of other non-aggressive species. They prefer a tank with plenty of hiding places and a dimly lit environment to mimic their natural habitat. Squirrelfish are carnivorous, requiring a diet of meaty foods such as shrimp, squid, and various prepared frozen foods. They can grow up to 12 inches in length, so a larger tank is necessary for their well-being. Their unique vocalizations, made by grinding their teeth, add an interesting dynamic to the aquarium.

1. Common name: Yellowfin soapfish

   Scientific name: Diploprion drachi
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   Common name: Squirrelfish

   Scientific name: Holocentrus adscensionis
3. 
   Common name: longspine squirrelfish

   Scientific name: Holocentrus rufus
4. 
   Common name: Pinecone fish

   Scientific name: Monocentris japonica
5. 
   Common name: Shadowfin soldierfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis adusta
6. 
   Common name: Brick soldierfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis amaena
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   Common name: Squirrelfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis berndti
8. 
   Common name: Blacktip soldierfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis botche
9. 
   Common name: Yellowfin soldierfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis chryseres
10. 
    Common name: Doubletooth soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis hexagona
11. 
    Common name: blackbar soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis jacobus
12. 
    Common name: Shoulderbar soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis kuntee
13. 
    Common name: Pinecone soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis murdjan
14. 
    Common name: Scarlet soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis pralinia
15. 
    Common name: Scarlet soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis violacea
16. 
    Common name: Whitetip soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis vittata
17. Common name: Yellowtip soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis xanthacra
18. Common name: Clearfin squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Neoniphon argenteus
19. Common name: Yellowstriped squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Neoniphon aurolineatus
20. 
    Common name: Longjaw squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Neoniphon marianus
21. 
    Common name: Black squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Neoniphon opercularis
22. 
    Common name: Sammara squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Neoniphon sammara
23. 
    Common name: Squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron caudimaculatum
24. Common name: Threespot squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron cornutum
25. Common name: Wenchman

    Scientific name: Sargocentron coruscum
26. 
    Common name: Crown squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron diadema
27. Common name: Yellow-striped squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron ensifer
28. 
    Common name: Red squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron hastatum
29. Common name: Samurai squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron ittodai
30. 
    Common name: Blackblotch squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron melanospilos
31. Common name: Smallmouth squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron microstoma
32. Common name: Speckled squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron punctatissimum
33. 
    Common name: Redcoat squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron rubrum
34. 
    Common name: Sabre squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron spiniferum
35. 
    Common name: Red squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron tiere
36. 
    Common name: Pink squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron tiereoides
37. 
    Common name: Welchman

    Scientific name: Sargocentron vexillarium
38. 
    Common name: Violet squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron violaceum
39. 
    Common name: Red-white squirrel

    Scientific name: Sargocentron xantherythrum