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Squirrelfish
September 1, 2008 · Filed Under Marine Fish Profiles · Comment
The red colour, large eyes and fitful movements of these attractive fish are reminiscent of terrestrial squirrels. The eye size of the squirrelfish is an adaptation for nocturnal living in sheltered areas near the base of coral reefs, where it is vital to gather as much light as possible form the gloomy surrounding.
Certain species are known as soldierfish, which is often used interchangeably with squirrelfish, but in zoological terms, only the sub family Myipristine can be correctly described as soliderfish.
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