Stripe Squirrel Fish [Sargocentron diadema] Butterflyfish white body and fine red

white body and fine red grid-like patterning

Unrelated individuals should not be assumed to bond and may behave territorially when confined

coral head or rocky area as its territory

In small to large groups on slopes and flats with large corals

clam mantles or other sessile invertebrates

Stripe Squirrel Fish [Sargocentron diadema] Butterflyfish white body and fine redStripe Squirrel Fish [Sargocentron diadema] Care: Intermediate Diet: Carnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean Coastal reefs, large lagoons. In small to large groups on slopes and flats with large corals. The Striped Squirrel Fish, known scientifically as Sargocentron xantherythrum, is a striking marine species characterised by its vibrant red and white stripes and large, prominent eyes. This nocturnal fish is commonly found in