Blackbar Soldierfish
Myripristis jacobus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–210 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The blackbar soldierfish spends the day sheltering around coral and rocky reefs and comes out at night to feed on drifting plankton. Big eyes give away its nocturnal habits, and it is occasionally seen swimming upside down beneath ledges.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Myripristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159385.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackbar Soldierfish live?
- The Blackbar Soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) is typically found at 0–210 m.
- Is the Blackbar Soldierfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackbar Soldierfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackbar Soldierfish get?
- The Blackbar Soldierfish grows to about 25 cm.