Squirrel Fish

This species has a reddish body with gold reflections along with light silvery stripes following the scale intersections. The lower sides and ventral surface are white while the top of the head is dark red. The upper portion of the maxilla is white and there is a white streak extending diagonally across the check. The lower jaw is white and the iris is red near the pupil. The dorsal fin has yellowish to yellowish-green spines. Juveniles are thin and silvery and are rarely seen as they live out in pelagic waters before settling into suitable habitat.