Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Blackbar soldierfish
Size:
These fish can grow up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Blackbar soldierfish eat zooplankton, fish eggs, shrimps and crabs.
Range & Habitat:
In the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, the blackbar soldierfish lives among coral reef communities.
Details:
Blackbar soldierfish are entirely dark orange in color excluding the highlights of white at the end of their fins and tail. They have large dark eyes and a blackbar near their pectoral fin, giving them their name.