Sargocentron caudimaculatum (Rüppell, 1838)
Tailspot or Silverspot squirrelfish, 25cm

This squirrelfish is easily recognized by the way it gradually turns white in the rear portion of the body as it approaches the tail. They live in holes in the reef by day, emerging at night to feed.

This one is being cleaned by a small wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus.

Created 17 September 2017

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