Brick Soldierfish 
Brick Soldierfish
Myripristis amaena
Average Weight/Length
Max length : 26.5 cm SL male/unsexed
Location Habitat
Inhabits reef flats and seaward slopes to depths of more than 52 m where it is found in groups in caves and under ledges. Benthopelagic. Feeds mainly on polychaetes, also on crab megalops, hermit crab larvae, and larvae of alpheid shrimps. Forms large schools in oceanic locations
Biology & Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Fins are uniformly red and lack white leading edges or darker tips.
Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)
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Summary of Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Indonesia and the Philippines to Hawaii and Ducie Islands; north to Ryukyu Islands and Marcus Islands throughout Micronesia. |
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Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org) |
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Game Rating
Game Rating : 2/10
Game Description :
not much if any
Food Rating
Game Rating : 9.5/10
Game Description :
Nutritional Facts by Serving Size: 100g / 3.5oz (raw) Calories Fat Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Potassium Protein Omega-3
