Hawaiian Squirrelfish (Sargocentron xantherythrum) ‘Ala’ihi – size 15cm
The Hawaiian Squirrelfish is a Hawaiian Endemic. The Hawaiian name ‘ala’ihi is a general name for Squirrelfish with white lines. Kauai 2011
Hawaiian Squirrelfish have white stripes and white tips to the dorsal fin. They live in caves in the day like most squirrelfish. There are often several types of squirrelfish in the same cave. This may have been from Niihau. Kauai 2011