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Myripristis seychellensis Cuvier, 1829 Seychelles soldier |
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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 | |||