Blacktip soldierfish

Myripristis botche

''Myripristis botche'', the blacktip soldierfish, splendid soldierfish, or splendid squirrelfish, is a species of soldierfish belonging to the family Holocentridae.
Splendid Soldierfish - Myripristis botche The Splendid Soldierfish - Myripristis botche is white with red scale margins; red dorsal, anal and tail fins with dark lobe tips and narrow white margins, dark brown edge on gill cover. Blacktip soldierfish,Fish,Maldives,Myripristis botche,Soldierfish,Splendid Soldierfish

Appearance

''Myripristis botche'' can reach a length of about 30 centimetres TL. These fishes have 11 dorsal spines and 4 anal spines. The front of head is red, while the postorbital head and the body is silvery white, with red edges of scales. Soft dorsal, anal and caudal fin show white margins and black tips. Paired fins are white.

This species can be found in the aquarium trade.

Distribution

This species can be found in the Indo-West Pacific.

Behavior

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.

Habitat

The Blacktip soldierfish inhabits protected waters at depths between 25 and 71 meters, usually in silty reef areas and well developed coral reefs with clear water.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderHolocentriformes
FamilyHolocentridae
GenusMyripristis
SpeciesM. botche
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Maldives