Panamic Soldierfish
Myripristis leiognathus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–24 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Big eyed and reddish, the Panamic soldierfish spends the day tucked under rocks and in small caves, then emerges at night to hunt crustaceans. It forms small groups over rocky bottoms and grows to about eighteen centimetres, with larvae that drift in the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Myripristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276199.
FAQ
- How deep does the Panamic Soldierfish live?
- The Panamic Soldierfish (Myripristis leiognathus) is typically found at 3–24 m.
- Is the Panamic Soldierfish dangerous to divers?
- The Panamic Soldierfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Panamic Soldierfish get?
- The Panamic Soldierfish grows to about 18 cm.