Myripristis botche
| Blacktip soldierfish | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Beryciformes |
| Family: | Holocentridae |
| Genus: | Myripristis |
| Species: | M. botche |
| Binomial name | |
| Myripristis botche G. Cuvier , 1829 | |
Myripristis botche, the blacktip soldierfish, splendid soldierfish, or splendid squirrelfish,[1] is a species of soldierfish belonging to the family Holocentridae and can be found in the Indo-West Pacific. This species grows to a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. It lives in the coral reefs and typically found at depths between 25 and 71 meters. It and can also be found in the aquarium trade. [1]
Behavior
The Blacktip soldierfish inhabits protected waters at depths greater than 25 meters, usually in silty reef areas and well developed coral reefs with clear water. 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. [1]