Japanese Soldierfish
Ostichthys japonicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–270 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A red, big eyed soldierfish that shelters in caves and crevices by day and feeds at night, it lives on reefs from about twenty metres down to 270. It grows to around forty five centimetres and is taken on lines and in nets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Ostichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276207.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Soldierfish live?
- The Japanese Soldierfish (Ostichthys japonicus) is typically found at 20–270 m.
- Is the Japanese Soldierfish dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Soldierfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Soldierfish get?
- The Japanese Soldierfish grows to about 45 cm.