Squirrelfish Collection

Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis (Five spined bodian, Bodianus pentacanthus)
FLO4683312 Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis (Five spined bodian, Bodianus pentacanthus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis (Red holocentrus, Holocentrus sogo)
FLO4683187 Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis (Red holocentrus, Holocentrus sogo). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis, comber, Serranus cabrilla, and redcoat, Sargocentron rubrum
FLO4655315 Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis, comber, Serranus cabrilla, and redcoat, Sargocentron rubrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Squirrelfish (Holocentrus sp) shoal amongst rocks. Near Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Big-eye or Goggle-eye (Priacanthus hamrur) and Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema) on wreck colonised by corals, Red Sea, Egypt. January

Squirrelfish Expression
Squirrelfish have the most innocent and sad expression!

Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) sheltering beneath a large Table coral (Acropora sp.) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Shoal of large reef fish including Onespot snapper (Lutjanus monostigma), Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) and Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum)

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Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman Island, Underwater view of tropical fish swimming past coral reefs in Caribbean Sea Date: 14/12/2006

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Close-up frontal view of colorful squirrelfish (Holocentridae), Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of squirrelfish. Date: 19/05/2006

Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus ascensionis 2
6338447 Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus ascensionis 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish)

Willy Wagtail, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999268 Willy Wagtail, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Banded grunt and squirrelfish
Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus ascensionis 2. Pristipomo asta, Olocentro sogo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Human tapeworm, Taenia asiatica, Taenia saginata, Taenia solium.. Botriocefalo dell Uomo, Tenia larga. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Squirrelfish, five-lined snapper, Torroto
Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis 22, five-lined snapper, Lutjanus quinquelineatus 23, Torroto grunt, Genyatremus luteus 24 and pointed snout wrasse, Symphodus rostratus 25

Parrotfish, striped parrotfish, Spanish hogfish
Parrotfish, Sparisoma cretense 18, striped parrotfish, Scarus iseri 19, Spanish hogfish, Bodianus rufus 20, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis 21

Squirrelfish and greater weever
Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis 1, and greater weever, Trachinus draco 3, and head of the great barracuda, Sphyraena barracuda 2

Squirrelfish, comber and redcoat
Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis, comber, Serranus cabrilla, and redcoat, Sargocentron rubrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard

Strange fish (coloured engraving)
998402 Strange fish (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) visiting a cleaning station on a coral reef with a school of Onespot snappers (Lutjanus monostigma)

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Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum), Maldives Island, Indian Ocean

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Hawaii, Yellow Trumpetfish (Aulostomus Chinensis) With Coral Reef, Turquoise Ocean

School Hawaiian Squirrelfish (Sargocentron Xantherythrum) Endemic, Many Close-Up A84C

USA, Close-Up Of Tail; Hawaii Islands, Longjaw Squirrelfish (Sargocentron Spiniferum)

Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus ascensionis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis, and ruffe, Gymnocephalus cernuus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Close-up frontal view of colorful squirrelfish. Credit as
Close-up frontal view of colorful squirrelfish (Holocentridae), Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

A squirrelfish turns and looks close into the camera off the coast of Key Largo, Florida
A squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis) turns and looks close into the camera at a reef in the shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Red sabre squirrelfish hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans
Red sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans, Layang Layang, Spratly Islands, Malaysia

Tailspot squirrelfish swimming in Fiji
Tailspot squirrelfish (Sargocentron caudimaculatum), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Blackfin squirrelfish swimming out from under a reef ledge, Papua New Guinea
Blackfin squirrelfish (Neoniphon opercularis) swimming out from under a colorful reef ledge in the warm ocean waters of Papua New Guinea

Pinecone soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) under Table Coral, Indian Ocean, Maldives

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Saber Squirrelfish - in a soft coral cave (Sargocentron spiniferum) Date:

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Saber Squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) Date:

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Saber Squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) Date:

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SCUBA DIVER with school of Squirrelfish (Myripristis sp.) Date:

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Saber Squirrelfish - in a soft coral cave (Sargocentron spiniferum) Date:

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Saber Squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum ) Date:

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White-tailed Squirrelfish (Sargocentron caudimaculatum) Date:

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Hump Coral - White-tailed Squirrelfish (Sargocentron caudimaculatum) - hiding inside (Porites lutea) Date:

Crowned squirrelfish (Holocentrus diadema), side view

Cleaner wrasse in gills of squirrelfish
A sabre squirrelfish, Sargocentron spiniferum, with two symbiotic cleaner wrasse looking for parasites in gills. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Squirrelfish sheltering under a sea fan
Sabre squirrelfish, Sargocentron spiniferum. Group sheltering by sea fan in Rasdhoo Atoll, North Male, Maldives

Cleaner wrasse cleaning soldierfish
A bluestreak cleaner wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus, cleaning anal fin of squirrelfish. Photographed in North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Racoon Butterflyfish - Blotcheye Soldierfish - Reticulated Butterflyfish and Giant Squirrelfish - Maldives
LEE-72 Racoon Butterflyfish - Blotcheye Soldierfish Reticulated Butterflyfish and Giant Squirrelfish - Maldives Chaetodon lunula Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Blackspot Squirrelfish and Threadfin Anthias (Pseudanthias huchti) - Indonesia
VT-8966 Blackspot Squirrelfish and Threadfin Anthias (Pseudanthias huchti) Indonesia Sargocentron melanospilos Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Squirrelfish: A Colorful Delight in the Depths of the Ocean" Diving into the crystal-clear waters near Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica, one can witness a mesmerizing sight - a shoal gracefully gliding amongst rocks. These vibrant creatures, known scientifically as Holocentrus sp. , add a burst of color to their surroundings. But it's not just Squirrelfish that steal the show underwater. The Big-eye or Goggle-eye and Crown squirrelfish, namely Priacanthus hamrur and Sargocentron diadema respectively, join them in creating an enchanting marine tableau. One cannot help but be captivated by the expressions these unique fish display. With their large eyes and distinctive features, they seem to have personalities all their own. It's almost as if they are communicating with each other through their intricate facial expressions. Seeking shelter beneath a magnificent Table coral on Laamu Atoll in Maldives' Indian Ocean lies the Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum). This species demonstrates its adaptability by finding refuge amidst nature's wonders. In Ari Atoll, Maldives' Indian Ocean region, another spectacle unfolds before our eyes - a bustling cleaning station where large reef fish gather for maintenance. Amongst them is the striking Onespot snapper (Lutjanus monostigma), Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus), and once again, our beloved Sabre squirrelfish. These incredible images captured by DDE-90027447 and DDE-90024811 showcase not only these fascinating creatures but also highlight their coexistence with other marine life forms such as Banded grunt (Pomadasys furcatus) and Holocentrus ascensionis squirrelfish. Even renowned artists like Willy Wagtail couldn't resist immortalizing these captivating beings through colored engravings. Their beauty and allure have inspired artists throughout history.