Fishing for Blacktip soldierfish

Myripristis botche

The Blacktip soldierfish is a vibrant reef dweller known for its bright red body and distinctive black-tipped fins. Typically reaching 8-10 inches in length and weighing around 1-2 pounds, it thrives in tropical coral reefs. Nocturnal by nature, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates, often sheltering in crevices during the day. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Blacktip soldierfish

Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters

5 in · 1 lb

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