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Family Holocentridae

TROPICAL WESTERN ATLANTIC

Holocentrus rufus

French Reef, Key Largo, 45 feet

LONGSPINE SQUIRRELFISH

Common in crevices by day on coral reefs.  The upper jaw terminates before a vertical line centered on the eye; beyond center in H. adscensionis.  Attains 12 inches.  Bermuda & Florida to Brazil.