Brick Soldierfish [Myripristis amaena]
Description
The Brick Soldierfish has a deep, compressed body with a large, rough-scaled head. It is named for its striking brick-red color, and it has large eyes that enable it to see in low light. This species is often found in caves and under ledges in coral and rocky reefs.
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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