Pinecone Soldierfish
Myripristis murdjan
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The pinecone soldierfish has big eyes for a reason: it hides in reef caves and crevices through the day and comes out at night to pick crab larvae and other plankton from the water. Its red colour reads as dark in dim light, helping it stay hidden. It reaches about sixty centimetres and can carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Myripristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217925.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pinecone Soldierfish live?
- The Pinecone Soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Pinecone Soldierfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pinecone Soldierfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pinecone Soldierfish get?
- The Pinecone Soldierfish grows to about 60 cm.