Soldierfishes [Holocentridae]
Description
Soldierfishes are bright, alert reef fish that typically shelter in caves and crevices by day. At dusk or in low light, they become more active, and divers may see them cruising near the reef or peeking from their hiding spots.
Genera
Myripristis
Myripristis
Sargocentron
Sargocentron
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Squirrelfish & soldierfish
Holocentriformes
|
Statistics
- Genera 2