Scientific name : Sargocentron spiniferum
Family : Holocentridae (soldier and squirrel fish, 90 species)
Size : Up to 45 cm
Distribution : Indo-Pacific
Biology : The giant squirrelfish is characterised by its beautiful colours and very large size. To defend itself, it has venomous dorsal spines, like scorpion fish, although it is not related to them.
It is a discreet animal during the day, often immobile in caves and under overhangs, preferring to come out at night to hunt.
IUCN status : Least concern