Common name: Squirrelfish

The Holocentridae family, commonly known as Squirrelfish and Soldierfish, comprises nocturnal reef dwellers known for their large eyes and vibrant red hues. These fish are characterized by their bony head casings and ability to produce sounds through their swim bladders. They are generally peaceful and can be kept with a variety of other reef-safe species. Hobbyists appreciate them for their unique appearance and behavior. They thrive in well-structured aquariums with ample hiding places to mimic their natural habitat.

1. 
   Common name: Squirrelfish

   Scientific name: Holocentrus adscensionis
2. 
   Common name: longspine squirrelfish

   Scientific name: Holocentrus rufus
3. 
   Common name: Shadowfin soldierfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis adusta
4. 
   Common name: Brick soldierfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis amaena
5. 
   Common name: Squirrelfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis berndti
6. 
   Common name: Blacktip soldierfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis botche
7. 
   Common name: Yellowfin soldierfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis chryseres
8. 
   Common name: Doubletooth soldierfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis hexagona
9. 
   Common name: blackbar soldierfish

   Scientific name: Myripristis jacobus
10. 
    Common name: Shoulderbar soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis kuntee
11. 
    Common name: Pinecone soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis murdjan
12. 
    Common name: Scarlet soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis pralinia
13. 
    Common name: Scarlet soldierfish

    Scientific name: Myripristis violacea
14. 
    Common name: Whitetip soldierfish

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

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

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

    Scientific name: Neoniphon aurolineatus
18. 
    Common name: Longjaw squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Neoniphon marianus
19. 
    Common name: Black squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Neoniphon opercularis
20. 
    Common name: Sammara squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Neoniphon sammara
21. 
    Common name: Shy soldier

    Scientific name: Plectrypops lima
22. 
    Common name: Squirrelfish

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

    Scientific name: Sargocentron cornutum
24. Common name: Wenchman

    Scientific name: Sargocentron coruscum
25. 
    Common name: Crown squirrelfish

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

    Scientific name: Sargocentron ensifer
27. 
    Common name: Red squirrelfish

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

    Scientific name: Sargocentron ittodai
29. 
    Common name: Blackblotch squirrelfish

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

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

    Scientific name: Sargocentron punctatissimum
32. 
    Common name: Redcoat squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron rubrum
33. 
    Common name: Sabre squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron spiniferum
34. 
    Common name: Red squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron tiere
35. 
    Common name: Pink squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron tiereoides
36. 
    Common name: Welchman

    Scientific name: Sargocentron vexillarium
37. 
    Common name: Violet squirrelfish

    Scientific name: Sargocentron violaceum
38. 
    Common name: Red-white squirrel

    Scientific name: Sargocentron xantherythrum