Yellowstripe squirrelfish

A few days ago, I posted a photo of a common bigeye, a fish that tends to hang out in recesses in the rocks. The yellowstripe squirrelfish is a similar creature. I see them occasionally, but they’re down in holes and recede even farther when I appear. This one lingered momentarily before sinking out of sight. They’re more often seen in deeper water, but not if you’re a snorkeler.

4 thoughts on “Yellowstripe squirrelfish”

Donna Endacott March 7, 2021 at 10:24 am

Love the colors and patterns!

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 7, 2021 at 6:04 pm
  
  Thanks, Donna. It’s a colorful, if shy fish.
  
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restlessjo March 3, 2021 at 10:13 am

Love the light patterns on the rocks, Graham 🙂 🙂

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 3, 2021 at 5:55 pm
  
  Thanks, Jo. I like them too, the way they echo the fish’s markings.
  
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