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Myripristis leiognathus

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Species of fish

Myripristis leiognathus
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Beryciformes
Family: Holocentridae
Genus: Myripristis
Species: M. leiognathus
Binomial name
Myripristis leiognathus
Valenciennes, 1846

Myripristis leiognathus is a species of fish in the family Holocentridae found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Their range spans from the Gulf of California to the coast of Ecuador, and outwards to the Galapagos, the Revillagigedo Islands, and Cocos Island. They are reef fish, often found hiding out at caves and rock ledges during the day and feeding on crustaceans at night. They are occasionally fished for, and sold by fishmongers.

References

  1. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Myripristis leiognathus". FishBase. April 2019 version.

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Myripristis leiognathus


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