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Blackbar Soldierfish

Blackbar soldierfish

Myripristis jacobus

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Fun Facts

These fish can swim up to 689 feet (210 meters) deep.

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.