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spiniferum
Updated 4/9/2020
Family Holocentridae
INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII
Sargocentron spiniferum
LONGJAW or SABER SQUIRRELFISH
'ala'ihi Togari-ebisu
An uncommon solitary species found in
crevices at scuba depths. Protruding snout with a large spine on
the preopercular gill cover, fin rays orange or yellow, and the spiny dorsal
fins is vermilion. Frequently captured for consumption, it is
known locally as 'ala'ihi mama. Attains 18
inches. Red Sea to Hawaii and French Polynesia. |
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