Sargocentron spiniferum

Large arbor Hussars fish ( Sargocentron spiniferum )

The large spike Hussars fish or giant Husar ( Sargocentron spiniferum ) is a predator of the genus Sargocentron of the subfamily of hussars fish ( Holocentrinae ).

External appearance

The fish is reddish in color and has a solid figure. The reddish scales have white borders. The fins are orange to yellowish. The head has a concave profile with an upwardly directed mouth. The lower jaw is considerably longer than the upper jaw. The fish has a short tail with ausgerandeter tail fin. The large spike Hussars fish up to 45 cm long and is the largest representative of his (though not monophyletic ) genus.

Dissemination

Large arbor Hussars fish come in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean to Japan and Micronesia ago.

Habitat

This fish preferred crevassed areas, especially coral reefs. There they spent hiding in caves and crevices of the day. The animals live in water depths between 5 and 120 m.

Nutrition

Large arbor Hussars fish are nocturnal predators. They live solitary and hunt alone for fish and shellfish.

Behavior towards people

Animals do the people out of the way and are not aggressive. Despite the poison spine on the gill covers are basically harmless. Risk of injury when divers or snorkelers try to touch the animals.