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Myripristis
''Myripristis'' is a genus of soldierfishes. Species There are currently 28 recognized species in this genus: * '' Myripristis adusta'' Bleeker, 1853 (Shadowfin soldierfish) * '' Myripristis amaena'' ( Castelnau, 1873) (Brick soldierfish) * '' Myripristis astakhovi'' Kotlyar, 1997 * '' Myripristis aulacodes'' J. E. Randall & D. W. Greenfield, 1996 * '' Myripristis berndti'' D. S. Jordan & Evermann, 1903 (Blotcheye soldierfish) * '' Myripristis botche'' G. Cuvier, 1829 (Blacktip soldierfish) * '' Myripristis chryseres'' D. S. Jordan & Evermann, 1903 (Yellowfin soldierfish) * '' Myripristis clarionensis'' C. H. Gilbert, 1897 (Yellow soldierfish) * '' Myripristis earlei'' J. E. Randall, G. R. Allen & D. R. Robertson, 2003 (Earle's soldierfish) * '' Myripristis formosa'' J. E. Randall & D. W. Greenfield, 1996 * '' Myripristis gildi'' D. W. Greenfield, 1965 (Clipperton cardinal soldierfish) * '' Myripristis greenfieldi'' J. E. Randall & Yamakawa, 1996 * '' Myripristis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Jacobus
''Myripristis jacobus'', the blackbar soldierfish, is a soldierfish from the Western Atlantic. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 25 cm in length. ''Myripristis jacobus'' can be located in a marine environment within a subtropical climate. They live in reef-associated waters. ''Myripitis jacobus'' is recorded to be found in the Western Atlantic, Bahamas, Northern Gulf of Mexico, West Indies, the Caribbean Sea, Cape Verde, Principe, Ascension, and St. Helena islands. The biology of this species states that they can be found in coral reefs within deep waters. They are a nocturnal species. They mainly eat plankton and shrimps.https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/ogatt/Myripristis_jacobus%20-%20Blackbar%20Soldierfish.pdf This species is occasionally marketed, but it is not popularly bought as a fish to eat. It is a bright red color along with a black bar behind its head. It also is trimmed with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Kuntee
''Myripristis kuntee'' is a species of fish in the family Holocentridae It is found over a wide area the Indo-Pacific The Indo-Pacific is a vast biogeographic region of Earth. In a narrow sense, sometimes known as the Indo-West Pacific or Indo-Pacific Asia, it comprises the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the ... and is common in some places. References External links * * * kuntee Fish described in 1831 {{Beryciformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Berndti
The blotcheye soldierfish (''Myripristis berndti'') is a species of soldierfish belonging to the family Holocentridae. Description This species grows to a length of TL. The body is oval and laterally compressed and the scales are quite large. The basic colour is silvery pink to pale yellowish, with red scale margins. The opercular membrane is black. The dorsal fin is large and spiny, ranging from yellow to orange-yellow. The other fins are red with white edges. The eyes are large, as this fish is mainly nocturnal. The lower jaw protrudes beyond the upper jaw when mouth is closed. They usually aggregate in mixed-species and mainly feed on plankton. This fish is a target of commercial fisheries and can also be found in the aquarium An aquarium (plural: ''aquariums'' or ''aquaria'') is a vivarium of any size having at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Hexagona
''Myripristis hexagona'', the doubletooth soldierfish, is a nocturnal species of soldierfish from the genus '' Myripristis''. It is light red to yellowish in colour, and grows to a maximum length of 30 cm (11.8 in). It can be found in the Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, Japan, and south to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia ) , anthem = "" , image_map = New Caledonia on the globe (small islands magnified) (Polynesia centered).svg , map_alt = Location of New Caledonia , map_caption = Location of New Caledonia , mapsize = 290px , subdivision_type = Sovereign st .... However, it has not been found on low islands or atolls in the Indo-Pacific region. It is found at depths of 3–40 metres (9.8–131.2 ft) and inhabits sheltered coastal and offshore reefs, typically in turbid areas of bays or lagoons. During the day, it hides in caves or beneath ledges, while at night, it feeds on plankton. It can be found in loose aggrega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Gildi
''Myripristis gildi'', the Clipperton cardinal soldierfish, is a species of soldierfish belonging to the genus '' Myripristis''. It is endemic to Clipperton Island in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Its total length reaches at least 21.4cm. References gildi Fish of the Pacific Ocean Taxa named by David Wayne Greenfield {{Beryciformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Earlei
''Myripristis earlei'', or Earle's soldierfish, is a species of soldierfish belonging to the genus '' Myripristis''. It is found in the East Central Pacific Ocean in the Phoenix and Marquesas Islands. It was previously regarded as an insular variant of Myripristis berndti. It is named after ichthyologist John L. Earle John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second E ..., who was the first to suspect that this was a separate species from M. berndti. It can be found in caves and under ledges, and feeds on zooplankton. References earlei Fish of the Pacific Ocean Taxa named by John Ernest Randall Taxa named by Gerald R. Allen {{Beryciformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Chryseres
''Myripristis chryseres'', the yellowfin soldierfish, is a nocturnal species of soldierfish from the genus ''Myripristis''. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, from Natal, South Africa to Samoa, Hawaii and the Tuamotu Islands, north to south Japan and the Ogasawara Islands, and south to Queensland, Australia It inhabits steep outer reef slopes and is often seen with Coelacanths The coelacanths ( ) are fish belonging to the order Actinistia that includes two extant species in the genus ''Latimeria'': the West Indian Ocean coelacanth (''Latimeria chalumnae''), primarily found near the Comoro Islands off the east coast ... at Ngazidja Island. It feeds on zooplankton and can be seen either solitary or in groups. References chryseres Fish of the Pacific Ocean Taxa named by David Starr Jordan Taxa named by Barton Warren Evermann Fish of the Indian Ocean {{Beryciformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Formosa
''Myripristis formosa'' is a species of soldierfish belonging to the genus '' Myripristis''. It is endemic to Taiwan in the North-west Pacific Ocean. It is named after the Republic of Formosa, a short-lived republic that existed on Taiwan. It is demersal with a depth range of 15m to 30m. References formosa Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an island country located in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, formerly known in the Western political circles, press and literature as Formosa, makes up 99% of the land area of the territorie ... Fish of the Pacific Ocean Taxa named by John Ernest Randall Taxa named by David Wayne Greenfield {{Beryciformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Kochiensis
''Myripristis kochiensis'' is a species of fish in the family Holocentridae found in the Northwest Pacific References External links * * kochiensis Fish described in 1996 {{Beryciformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Greenfieldi
''Myripristis greenfieldi'' is a species of soldierfish belonging to the genus '' Myripristis''. It is believed to be endemic to Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ..., the Ogasawara islands and the Ryukyu Islands in the North-western Pacific Ocean. It is named after ichthyologist David Wayne Greenfield. It is demersal. References greenfieldi Fish of the Pacific Ocean Taxa named by John Ernest Randall {{Beryciformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Botche
''Myripristis botche'', the blacktip soldierfish, splendid soldierfish, or splendid squirrelfish, is a species of soldierfish belonging to the family Holocentridae. Description ''Myripristis botche'' can reach a length of about TL. These fishes have 11 dorsal spines and 4 anal spines. The front of head is red, while the postorbital head and the body is silvery white, with red edges of scales. Soft dorsal, anal and caudal fin show white margins and black tips. Paired fins are white. This species can be found in the aquarium trade. Behavior This fish likes to hide in caves or crevices during the day. It is usually seen in pairs, and occasionally in schools in some oceanic locations. Distribution This species can be found in the Indo-West Pacific. Habitat The Blacktip soldierfish inhabits protected waters at depths between 25 and 71 meters, usually in silty reef areas and well developed coral reefs with clear water. References External links * botche Fish described i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myripristis Astakhovi
''Myripristis astakhovi'' is a species of soldierfish from the genus '' Myripristis''. It is endemic to Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam in the Western Pacific Ocean. It was named in honour of ichthyologist Dmitri Alekseevich Astakhov. References astakhovi Fish of the Pacific Ocean Taxa named by Aleksandr Nicholaevich Kotlyar {{Beryciformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
