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Myripristis xanthacra Randall & Guézé, 1981 Yellowtip soldierfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Myripristinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 18 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: southern half of the Red Sea and Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits reef flats and slopes. May be found at depths greater than 18 m (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||