Author: (Walbaum, 1792)
FBname: Longspine squirrelfish
Comments: Nocturnal (Ref. 37108), inhabits clear reefs (Ref. 5217).  Found near mouths of caves and holes (Ref. 26938); at night they usually move to sandy areas and grass beds to feed on crabs, shrimps, gastropods and brittle stars (Ref. 3724).  Marketed fresh but not popular as a food fish (Ref. 5217).