Myripristis gildi Greenfield, 1965
Clipperton cardinal soldierfish
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Myripristinae
Max. size:  21.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: known only from Clipperton Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Reaching at least 21.4 cm TL.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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