Myripristis vittata
| Myripristis vittata | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Beryciformes |
| Family: | Holocentridae |
| Genus: | Myripristis |
| Species: | M. vittata |
| Binomial name | |
| Myripristis vittata Valenciennes, 1831 | |
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. [1] This species is usually found in small groups and sometimes forms large schools.[2][3]
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.[2][4] 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.[2]
Uses
Myripristis vittata occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.
References
- ↑ "Family Holocentridae HAWAII Myripristis vittata". Marine Life Photography. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- 1 2 3 "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 and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2008). "Myripristis vittata" in FishBase. December 2008 version.