Whitespot Soldierfish
Myripristis woodsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–20 m
- Max size: 26.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Big eyed and red, the whitespot soldierfish shelters by day around reef flats, lagoons and exposed outer reefs, favouring low islands and atolls. After dark it drifts up to feed on zooplankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Myripristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276204.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespot Soldierfish live?
- The Whitespot Soldierfish (Myripristis woodsi) is typically found at 2–20 m.
- Is the Whitespot Soldierfish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespot Soldierfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitespot Soldierfish get?
- The Whitespot Soldierfish grows to about 26.5 cm.