Myripristis jacobus

Squirrelfishes

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  • Blackbar soldierfish
  • Karibischer Halsband Soldatenfisch
  • Caribische soldatenvis
  • Mombin
  • Candil de piedra;Candil colorado
  • Olocentride dalla banda nera

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 5 and 50 Meters.
  • Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 25 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Zooplankton

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.