Shy soldier
📖 Overview
An uncommon inhabitant of reefs; hides in deep crevices during the day and roams the reef at night . Benthopelagic . Feeds on small crustaceans, crustacean larvae, and small fishes . Solitary and seldom seen; cryptic (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Scale coarsely ctenoid; no pair of tooth patches at front of lower jaw outside gape; color is uniform bright red . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shy soldier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Shy soldier is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Shy soldier is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 40 m . Tropical; 32°N - 32°S East Africa to Hawaii, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans, crustacean larvae, and small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpage rosea | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Holotrachys lima | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
| Holotrachys riukiuensis | Fowler | 1946 | Synonym |
| Myripristis carneus | Ramsay & Ogilby | 1886 | Synonym |
| Myripristis lima | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
| Myripristis lina | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
| Plectotrypops lima | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
| Plectripops lima | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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