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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Clipperton cardinal soldierfish

Myripristis gildi Greenfield, 1965
Max Length
21.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Clipperton cardinal soldierfish (Myripristis gildi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Holocentridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Myripristis gildi
Authority
Greenfield, 1965
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
21.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clipperton cardinal soldierfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clipperton cardinal soldierfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Clipperton cardinal soldierfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Clipperton cardinal soldierfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 11°N - 10°N known only from Clipperton Island.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01905 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
21.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Greenfield, 1965

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