Sealife guideThe squirrelfishHolocentrus adscensionis

Last updated on 04/23/2024 at 02:58 PM

Taxonomy

Common name: Squirrelfish
French name: Cardinal blanc
Scientific name: Holocentrus adscensionis (Osbeck, 1765)
Family name: Holocentridae
Order name: Holocentriformes
Class name: Actinopterygii

Did you know ?

The squirrelfish is listed as many other marine species within The IUCN Red List of threatened species. The squirrelfish appears in the IUCN Red List since 2015 within the category Least Concern !

The squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis)

Within the same genus

Longspine squirrelfish
(Holocentrus rufus)

Within the same family

Blackbar soldierfish
(Myripristis jacobus)

Clearfin squirrelfish
(Neoniphon argenteus)

Redcoat
(Sargocentron rubrum)

Sabre squirrelfish
(Sargocentron spiniferum)

Sammara squirrelfish
(Neoniphon sammara)

Scarlet soldierfish
(Myripristis pralinia)

Tailspot squirrelfish
(Sargocentron caudimaculatum)

Violet squirrelfish
(Sargocentron violaceum)

Discover also

Atlantic sailfish
(Istiophorus albicans)

Bar jack
(Caranx ruber)

Bermuda chub
(Kyphosus sectatrix)

Crocodilefish
(Cymbacephalus beauforti)

Fourhorn poacher
(Hypsagonus quadricornis)

French grunt
(Haemulon flavolineatum)

Longfin damselfish
(Stegastes diencaeus)

Titan triggerfish
(Balistoides viridescens)

Our latestUpdates

Monday, December 15th 2025

The dusky shark

Discover the dusky shark, one of the world's largest coastal sharks, and learn why this powerful predator is essential to marine ecosystems.

Friday, December 12th 2025

Christmas magic at Disney hotels

Experience the magic of Christmas at Disney hotels: enchanting decorations, giant Christmas trees, dazzling lights and a festive holiday atmosphere.

Friday, November 28th 2025

Disney Hollywood Studios, from Star Wars to Toy Story

Dive into the magical world of Disney's Hollywood Studios: Star Wars and Toy Story attractions and shows for the whole family.

Photo of the Day

Flabelline mauve
(Flabellina affinis)