Spinyface soldier
📖 Overview
Spinyface soldier (Pristilepis oligolepis), first described by Whitley, 1941 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 14 to 220 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. The species active primarily at night. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Reddish orange in color, each scale with white spot forming longitudinal white lines .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spinyface soldier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 14 - 220 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Reunion and Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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