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Holocentrus rufus
The body of the longspine squirrelfish is silvery red, with orange-gold body stripes. Its eyes are very large, which is characteristic of all squirrelfish. The rear dorsal fin is pronounced and sticks up. The anal fin has a strongly elongated third spine, from which this squirrelfish gets its name.
Coral reefs.
Spotted on Apr 2, 2007
Submitted on May 25, 2011
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