Scarlet Soldierfish
Myripristis pralinia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–50 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A nocturnal soldierfish, it shelters by day in loose groups inside caves and under ledges on reef flats, lagoons and outer slopes. After dark it picks plankton such as crab larvae from the water, and it grows to about twenty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Myripristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217919.
FAQ
- How deep does the Scarlet Soldierfish live?
- The Scarlet Soldierfish (Myripristis pralinia) is typically found at 8–50 m.
- Is the Scarlet Soldierfish dangerous to divers?
- The Scarlet Soldierfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Scarlet Soldierfish get?
- The Scarlet Soldierfish grows to about 20 cm.