Myripristis xanthacra Randall & Guézé, 1981
Yellowtip soldierfish
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Myripristinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 18 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: southern half of the Red Sea and Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits reef flats and slopes. May be found at depths greater than 18 m (Ref. 9710).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.