Genus

Common name: Soldierfish

Scientific name: Myripristis

Myripristis is a genus of fish commonly known as soldierfish or squirrelfish, belonging to the family Holocentridae. These nocturnal fish are characterized by their large eyes, which are adapted to low light conditions, and their vibrant red or orange coloration. They are generally peaceful and can be kept with other non-aggressive fish. In the wild, they are found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world, often hiding in crevices during the day. Myripristis species are not the most active swimmers, so they do well in aquariums with plenty of hiding places and a calm environment.

  1. Shadowfin soldierfish, Myripristis adusta, in Maldives
    Common name: Shadowfin soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis adusta
  2. Bigscale and Brick soldierfish (Myripristis berndti and M. amena) hanging out beneath an overhang on Molokini Backwall offshore of Maui; Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
    Common name: Brick soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis amaena
  3. Big-eyed soldierfish (Myripristis berndti) in Japan
    Common name: Squirrelfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis berndti
  4. Doubletooth soldierfish (Myripristis hexagona).
    Common name: Blacktip soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis botche
  5. School of fish underwater in ocean
    Common name: Yellowfin soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis chryseres
  6. Doubletooth soldierfish (Myripristis hexagona).
    Common name: Doubletooth soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis hexagona
  7. Myripristis jacobus, Blackbar soldierfish
    Common name: blackbar soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis jacobus
  8. Epaulette Soldierfish (Myripristis Kuntee) Next To Coral Reef; Kona, Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America
    Common name: Shoulderbar soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis kuntee
  9. Pinecone soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan)
    Common name: Pinecone soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis murdjan
  10. Myripristis pralinia swimming above old crashed motorbike
    Common name: Scarlet soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis pralinia
  11. Violet soldierfish, Myripristis violacea, Raja Ampat Indonesia.
    Common name: Scarlet soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis violacea
  12. Myripristis Murdjan, Big eye Soldierfish.
    Common name: Whitetip soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis vittata
  13. Common name: Yellowtip soldierfish
    Scientific name: Myripristis xanthacra