Myripristis vittata
Myripristis vittata | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Holocentriformes |
Family: | Holocentridae |
Genus: | Myripristis |
Species: | M. vittata
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Binomial name | |
Myripristis vittata Valenciennes, 1831
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Myripristis vittata is a soldierfish from the Indo-Pacific.
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Family Holocentridae HAWAII Myripristis vittata". Marine Life Photography. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ^ a b c "Myripristis vittata Valenciennes, 1831 Whitetip soldierfish". Fish Base. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ^ "Myripristis vittata — Overview Whitetip Soldierfish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ^ "Whitetip soldierfish". Florent's Guide To The Tropical Reefs. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
Notes
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2008). "Myripristis vittata" in FishBase. December 2008 version.
External links
- Photos of Myripristis vittata on Sealife CollectionError: "Q2422242" is not a valid Wikidata entity ID.
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