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Longspine Squirrelfish

Holocentrus rufus

Classification

The longspine squirrelfish (Holocentrus rufus) is a silvery red, sea fish with orange-gold body stripes. One of about 150 species of squirrelfish, their most distinguishing characteristics are their large eyes and the long third spine of the anal fin. It is often included in public aquarium displays.

Distribution

Jeffrey T. Williams · CC0
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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 2,448United Kingdom · 282France · 276Netherlands · 130Mexico · 114Cuba · 52