Earle's Soldierfish
Myripristis earlei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–37 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A soldierfish that shelters in caves and under ledges by day, its big eyes built for low light. After dark it drifts out to pick zooplankton from the water above the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Myripristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276194.
FAQ
- How deep does the Earle's Soldierfish live?
- The Earle's Soldierfish (Myripristis earlei) is typically found at 10–37 m.
- Is the Earle's Soldierfish dangerous to divers?
- The Earle's Soldierfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Earle's Soldierfish get?
- The Earle's Soldierfish grows to about 24 cm.