Myripristis vittata

Myripristis vittata is a soldierfish from the Indo-Pacific.

Myripristis vittata

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Beryciformes
Family:
Holocentridae
Genus:
Myripristis
Species:
M. vittata
Binomial name
Myripristis vittata

Description

It grows to a size of 25 centimeters in length or about 9.8 inches.[2] This species is usually found in small groups and sometimes forms large schools.[3][4]

Distribution and habitat

Myripristis vittata is recorded to live in the areas of Indo-Pacific, mainly from oceanic islands, from the Mascarene Islands and Seychelles to French Polynesia, and the Hawaiian Islands.[3][5] Myripristis vittata is found in marine environments within reef-associated areas. They occupy the depth range of about 3 – 80 meters, but more specifically this species stays in the depth range of about 15 – 80 meters. This species is native to a tropical environment. They are recorded to swim upside down occasionally. This species is nocturnal and it feeds on plankton.[3]

Uses

Myripristis vittata occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.

References
  1. Greenfield, D.; Williams, I. (2016). "Myripristis vittata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T67871116A67871855. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T67871116A67871855.en.
  2. "Family Holocentridae HAWAII Myripristis vittata". Marine Life Photography. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  3. "Myripristis vittata Valenciennes, 1831 Whitetip soldierfish". Fish Base. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  4. "Myripristis vittata — Overview Whitetip Soldierfish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  5. "Whitetip soldierfish". Florent's Guide To The Tropical Reefs. Retrieved 15 November 2013.

Notes


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