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Squirrelfish
Squirrelfish are found in coral reefs throughout the tropics. They are predators, primarily eating small invertebrates such as worms, snails, and shrimp. Squirrelfish are nocturnal; at night their large eyes help them see and their reddish color helps to camouflage them from predators. During the day, they hide in crevices or caves.
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