Lattice Soldierfish

Myripristis violacea

Classification

Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Beryciformes
Family: Holocentridae

Myripristis violacea is a species of fish in the family Holocentridae found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean Mypripristis violacea abides in coral - reefs in shallow, protected water of bays and lagoons. It stays in caves or crevices during daytime and searches for food at night. The known depth range for Myripristis violacea is 1–30m.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

France · 138United States of America · 22

Sources and credits

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