Fishing for Pinecone soldierfish

Myripristis murdjan

The pinecone soldierfish is a distinctive marine fish known for its deep, laterally compressed body and bright red coloration with a pattern reminiscent of pinecone scales. Found in the Indo-Pacific region's coral reefs, it typically grows to about 8 inches in length. Primarily nocturnal, it shelters in crevices during the day and becomes active at night, feeding on small invertebrates. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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