Shy Soldier
Plectrypops lima
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–40 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The shy soldier hides in deep reef crevices through the day and roams the reef at night to hunt small crustaceans and fish. Cryptic and seldom seen, it keeps to itself among the rocks.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Plectrypops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217937.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shy Soldier live?
- The Shy Soldier (Plectrypops lima) is typically found at 5–40 m.
- Is the Shy Soldier dangerous to divers?
- The Shy Soldier is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shy Soldier get?
- The Shy Soldier grows to about 16 cm.