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Longspine Squirrelfish

Holocentrus rufus

Description:

This Squirrelfish - Holocentrus rufus is distinguished by the long spines on its anal fins.

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7 Comments

AlbertKang
AlbertKang 7 years ago

Thanks, @Daniele for another SOTD, a pleasant surprise indeed :)

Thanks, @armadeus.4, @Felix and @Antonio for your kind words of support and appreciation :)

Awesome shot Albert,congrats on the SOTD and thanks for sharing

Felix Fleck
Felix Fleck 7 years ago

Congrats Albert, great shot!

armadeus.4
armadeus.4 7 years ago

Congratulations!!!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 7 years ago

Congratulations Albert! This astonishing Squirrelfish is our Spotting of the Day!

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AlbertKang
AlbertKang 7 years ago

Unlike most reef fishes, Squirrelfish are active at night time, probably the reason for their big eyes

DrNamgyalT.Sherpa
DrNamgyalT.Sherpa 7 years ago

Wow look at the huge eyes! Perhaps spends its times in low light areas!

AlbertKang
Spotted by
AlbertKang

West Grand Bahama, Bahamas

Spotted on Oct 28, 2016
Submitted on Nov 7, 2016

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