East Indian Soldierfish
Myripristis trachyacron
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–50 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This soldierfish gathers in small groups in current swept channels at moderate depths, sheltering by day and feeding at night. A poorly studied species of outer reef slopes, it has the large eyes of a nocturnal hunter and grows to about twenty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Myripristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276203.
FAQ
- How deep does the East Indian Soldierfish live?
- The East Indian Soldierfish (Myripristis trachyacron) is typically found at 3–50 m.
- Is the East Indian Soldierfish dangerous to divers?
- The East Indian Soldierfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the East Indian Soldierfish get?
- The East Indian Soldierfish grows to about 20 cm.