Myripristis violacea explained
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.[1]
Notes and References
- Bourjon. Philippe. Fricke. Ronald. 2019-12-15. First record of the lattice soldierfish, Myripristis violacea (Actinopterygii: Holocentriformes: Holocentridae), from Reunion Island (south-western Indian Ocean). Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria. 49. 4. 415–420. 10.3750/AIEP/02694. 0137-1592. free.