Blotcheye Soldierfish [Myripristis berndti]
Description
The Blotcheye Soldierfish is a nocturnal species that often forms schools and hides in caves and crevices during the day. It has a deep red coloration with a large dark blotch around its eyes. It is distinguished by its large, upward-pointing mouth and its diet consisting mostly of plankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Squirrelfishes and Soldierfishes
Holocentriformes
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| Family |
Squirrelfishes
Holocentridae
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| Genus |
Soldierfish
Myripristis
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