Striped squirrelfish
Sargocentron xantherythrum
Neptune’s rating:
52- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish75 L
- OriginIndo-pacific Region
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityRare
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Striped squirrelfish
The Striped squirrelfish (Sargocentron xantherythrum) is characterized by its striking coloration, featuring a bright red body with white horizontal stripes. Originating from the Western Pacific Ocean, it is known for its elongated body and large eyes. Despite its vivid appearance, it is not particularly well-known in the aquarium hobby, largely due to its specific care requirements and natural habitat preferences.