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The blotcheye soldierfish (''Myripristis berndti'') is a species of soldierfish belonging to the family Holocentridae.
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
Australian Museum
* Myripristis Fish described in 1903 {{Beryciformes-stub
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
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. 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
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trade.
Distribution and habitat
''Myripristis berndti'' is widespread in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species can be found on tropical reefs hiding in caves or under ledges, at depths of from .References
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Australian Museum
* Myripristis Fish described in 1903 {{Beryciformes-stub