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 mainly dark orange with white highlights on their fins and tail. They have large dark eyes and a black bar behind their gill cover, which gives them their name.