Fishing for Redcoat

Sargocentron rubrum

The Redcoat is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking red coloration and prominent spiny dorsal fin. Typically reaching lengths of 8-10 inches and weighing around 1-2 pounds, it inhabits coral reefs and rocky substrates. Primarily nocturnal, the Redcoat feeds on small invertebrates and crustaceans, exhibiting a solitary or small-group behavior during its nighttime foraging. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Venomous

Source: Fishbase

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