292 observationsLeast Concern
Panamic Soldierfish
Myripristis leiognathus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Beryciformes ›Family: Holocentridae ›Genus: Myripristis
About
Myripristis leiognathus is a species of fish in the soldierfish family found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Their range spans from the Gulf of California to the coast of Ecuador, and outwards to the Galapagos, the Revillagigedo Islands, and Cocos Island. They are reef fish, often found hiding out at caves and rock ledges during the day and feeding on crustaceans at night. The are occasionally fished for and sold by fishmongers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Panamic Soldierfish is Myripristis leiognathus.
- The Panamic Soldierfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Panamic Soldierfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Panamic Soldierfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Panamic Soldierfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Panamic Soldierfish belongs to the order Beryciformes.
- Panamic Soldierfish belongs to the family Holocentridae.
- Panamic Soldierfish belongs to the genus Myripristis.