Author: (Forsskål, 1775)
FBname: Sabre squirrelfish
Comments: A solitary species that inhabits a variety of reef zones from reef flats to lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 122 m and is fairly common in areas not subjected to heavy spear fishing.  Found under ledges during the day (Ref. 9710).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Largest species of squirrelfish and the highest-bodied  <i>Sargocentron</i> (Ref. 37816).  Juvenile inhabits shallow protected reefs.  A nocturnal species that feeds on crabs, shrimps and small fishes.  Spine of preopercle venomous.  Largest squirrelfish (Ref. 48635).  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.