Holocentridae Collection

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

British World War II BSA M20 motorbike inside Hold 2 of wreck of HMS Thistlegorm, home to pair of Red Sea soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) and nudibranch (Nembrotha megalocera)

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

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)

A school of Shoulderbar soldierfish (Myripristis kuntee) swimming close to the reef for prtection during the day, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) sheltering inside small cave, emerging from it at night to forage for food, Scotts Head, Dominica; Eastern Caribbean

Shoulderbar soldierfish (Myripristis kuntee) shoal. Molokini, Hawaii

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

Portrait of a Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) infected with Cymothoid isopod parasites. The large parasite between the eyes is a female, the smaller individuals are males

View of steering wheel inside Bedford OYC water tanker 3 ton lorry, from another Bedford OYC truck, deep inside hold of wreck of HMS Thistlegorm

Shadowfin soldierfish (Myripristis adusta) West Papua, Indonesia

Shadowfin soldierfish (Myripristis adusta) schooling over coral reef. Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, March 2016

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

Red / Blotcheye soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) and sea whips coral, Junceella at Fotteyo caves, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Blotcheye / Bigscale Soldierfish (Myripristis berndti), San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Indonesia, Close-Up Side View Of A Pale Soldierfish (Myripristis Hexagona) With A Large Parasitic Isopod

A school of soldierfish hover above a coral reef in Indonesia
A school of soldierfish hover above a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

A bigscale soldierfish, Fiji
A bigscale soldierfish (Myripristis berndti), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

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

School of red soldierfish
School of immaculate soldierfish, Myripristis vittata. Photographed off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

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

Portrait of a soldierfish, Myripristis Sp. showing large eyes used in low light conditions, such as caves where it can often be found. Photographed off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

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

Sargocentron tiere, blue lined squirrelfish
Ff. 70 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Perca sp. croker & Holocentrus sp. squirrelfish
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol 2 by Mark Catesby (1683-1749)

Sargocentron hastatum, red squirrelfish, Amphiprion percula
Plate 25 by Louis-Isidore Duperrey from his Voyage de la Coquille 1822-1825, Zoologie Atlas, 1826

School of Spotfin Squirrelfish ( Neoniphon sammara ) and Staghorn Coral, Agincourt Reef, Great Barrier Reef, North Queensland, Australia

Sabre squirrelfish, Sargocentron spiniferum, Rongelap, Marshall Islands Micronesia
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"Holocentridae: A Colorful World Underwater" Dive into the mesmerizing world of Holocentridae, a family of fish known for their vibrant colors and intriguing behaviors. In the crystal-clear waters near Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica, a shoal of Squirrelfish (Holocentrus sp) gracefully navigate through rocky crevices, creating a stunning spectacle. Deep within the wreckage of HMS Thistlegorm from World War II lies an unexpected sight – a British BSA M20 motorbike resting inside Hold 2. Nature has reclaimed this historical artifact as Big-eye or Goggle-eye fish (Priacanthus hamrur) and Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema) swim around it, adding an ethereal touch to this underwater museum. Seeking shelter beneath the protective embrace of a large Table coral (Acropora sp. ) in Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) find solace amidst colorful corals. Their presence adds life and vibrancy to this thriving ecosystem in the Indian Ocean. A bustling cleaning station on a coral reef in Ari Atoll, Maldives becomes home to various species including Onespot snapper (Lutjanus monostigma), Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus), and Sabre squirrelfish. Here they gather not only for grooming but also for social interactions that create harmony among these magnificent creatures. In Hawaii's Pacific Ocean during daylight hours, Shoulderbar soldierfish (Myripristis kuntee) form tight schools close to the reef seeking protection from potential predators. Their synchronized movements showcase unity and strength within nature's delicate balance. As night falls over Scotts Head in Dominica's Eastern Caribbean, Blackbar soldierfish emerge from small caves where they sought refuge during daylight hours.