Author: (Fabricius, 1775)
FBname: Sammara squirrelfish
Comments: This schooling species inhabits seagrass beds and hard-bottomed habitats from the reef flat to depths of 46 m or more on lagoon and seaward reefs.  Often found with branching <i>Acropora</i> coral (Ref. 9710).  Most common <i>Neophion</i> found in shallow areas (Ref. 9710).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Feeds on small fishes (Ref. 30573), small crabs,  and shrimps at night.  Venomous spine at the corner of its preopercle.  Marketed fresh (Ref. 9948). Solitary (Ref 90102).