Scarlet soldierfish
📖 Overview
A nocturnal species found in small, loose groups in caves or under ledges of reef flats, lagoons, and outer reef slopes. Feeds on plankton such as crab larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Scarlet in color; no pigment on median fins but may have a small black spot at base of soft dorsal fin and some dusky pigment at leading edges of median fins . Scales small . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scarlet soldierfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 50 m . Tropical; 35°N - 29°S, 32°E - 133°W East Africa to the Marquesas and Mangaréva Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
plankton such as crab larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holocentrus pralilius | Cuv. | - | Synonym |
| Holocentrus pralinius | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Myripristes kuim | Montrouzier | 1857 | Heterotypic |
| Myripristis bleekeri | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
| Myripristis kuim | Montrouzier | 1857 | Heterotypic |
| Myripristis mooreanus | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
| Myripristis pralina | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Myripristis praslinius | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Myripristis praslinus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Myripristis sanguineus | Jordan & Seale | 1906 | Synonym |
| Ostichthys pralinius | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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