Brick Soldierfish
Myripristis amaena
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–190 m
- Max size: 26.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Big eyes mark this soldierfish as a night hunter, sheltering in caves and under ledges by day on reef flats and seaward slopes. After dark it picks worms and tiny crustacean larvae from the water, and it forms large schools at oceanic sites.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Myripristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276190.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brick Soldierfish live?
- The Brick Soldierfish (Myripristis amaena) is typically found at 25–190 m.
- Is the Brick Soldierfish dangerous to divers?
- The Brick Soldierfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brick Soldierfish get?
- The Brick Soldierfish grows to about 26.5 cm.