Mediterranean Squirrelfish

The Mediterranean Squirrelfish is one of the many species that have invaded the Mediterranean from the Red Sea through the Suez Canal. In the Mediterranean, the species is still extending its range to the west. As this is the only member of the family soldierfishes in the Mediterranean, it cannot be confused with other species.

Mediterranean, Aegean and Levantine Sea. Widespread in the Indopacific.

Depth range: 10–50 m.