| DUSKY SQUIRRELFISH |
| Sargocentron vexillarium |
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Range:
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Western Atlantic: Bermuda and Florida, to northern South America. |
 This is a ray-finned fish belonging to the Squirrelfish family. |
| Habitat: |
Inshore reefs and tide pools, where it hides in small recesses. |
| Diet: |
Various crustaceans, the animal is a hunter low in the food chain. |
| Status: |
Common, but rarely seen due to their nocturnal nature. |
| Approximate Dimensions of Adult: |
Length: Up to 18 cm. |
| Lifespan: |
Unknown in the wild. |
| Reproduction & Offspring: |
Squirrelfish, like many other marine organisms reproduce by external fertilization and do not provide any parental care. They typically have two breeding seasons per year. |
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