Shoulderbar Soldierfish
Myripristis kuntee
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A big eyed soldierfish that gathers by day in large groups among rich coral, sheltering in caverns and overhangs before coming out at night. It feeds on plankton such as crab larvae and reaches about twenty six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Myripristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217915.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shoulderbar Soldierfish live?
- The Shoulderbar Soldierfish (Myripristis kuntee) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Shoulderbar Soldierfish dangerous to divers?
- The Shoulderbar Soldierfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shoulderbar Soldierfish get?
- The Shoulderbar Soldierfish grows to about 26 cm.