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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Robust soldierfish

Myripristis robusta Randall & Greenfield, 1996
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
34–45 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Robust soldierfish (Myripristis robusta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Holocentridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. It occurs at depths between 34 and 45 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Myripristis robusta
Authority
Randall & Greenfield, 1996
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
22 cm
Depth Range
34–45 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Robust soldierfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Robust soldierfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Robust soldierfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 34 - 45 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Luzon (Philippines) and Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01905 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
22cm
Dorsal Spines
11
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Spines
4
Anal Rays
13

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Greenfield, 1996

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