Bigeye soldierfish
📖 Overview
Bigeye soldierfish (Ostichthys trachypoma) 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 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 37 and 550 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: 2½ scale rows above lateral line to midbase of spinous portion of dorsal fin; origin of anal fin is beneath spinous portion of dorsal fin; upper procurrent spiniform caudal-fin rays 4, lower rays 3; a half scale anterior to upper half of first lateral-line scale; dorsal profile of head moderately convex; pectoral-fin rays 14–16 (usually 15); lateral-line scales 28–30 (usually 29); gill rakers 8–11 + 14–17; last dorsal-fin spine is longer than penultimate spine and closely applied to soft portion of fin; snout short, 4.6–5.6 in HL; body depth 2.0–2.2 in SL; head length 2.3–2.5 in SL; least depth of caudal peduncle 4.0–4.5 in HL; colour when fresh reddish to silvery ventrally, with red stripes along the body following scale rows and usually narrower than the silvery intervening stripes; juveniles mostly silvery with red stripes limited to upper back .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigeye soldierfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bigeye soldierfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bigeye soldierfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 37 - 550 m . Tropical; 44°N - 29°S, 98°W - 34°W south along the U.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Big-eye Soldierfish · Bigeye Soldierfish · Soldierfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Candil · candil de lo alto |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myriopristis fulgens | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
| Myripristis trachypoma | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
| Ostichthys trachypomas | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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