Myripristis seychellensis Cuvier, 1829
Seychelles soldier
Myripristis seychellensis
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Myripristinae
Max. size:  23 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 21 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles, Reunion, St. Brandon's Shoals (Cargados Carajos), and Madagascar.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 13-13. Pale reddish brown in color (Ref. 4201).
Biology:  Specimens found in caves.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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