Samurai squirrelfish [Sargocentron ittodai]
Description
The Samurai squirrelfish (Sargocentron ittodai) is a marine species that can be found in the Western Pacific, from southern Japan to the Philippines. It prefers to inhabit rocky reefs and caves, and is known for its distinctive red color with white stripes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Squirrelfishes and Soldierfishes
Holocentriformes
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| Family |
Squirrelfishes
Holocentridae
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| Genus |
Squirrelfish
Sargocentron
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