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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Tiki soldierfish

Myripristis tiki Greenfield, 1974
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
2–15 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Tiki soldierfish (Myripristis tiki) is a ray-finned fish of the family Holocentridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. It occurs at depths between 2 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Myripristis tiki
Authority
Greenfield, 1974
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Depth Range
2–15 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tiki soldierfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tiki soldierfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 15 m . Subtropical Pacific Ocean: Cook Islands (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Greenfield, 1974

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