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Shadowfin soldierfish

Distribution : Tropical Indo-Pacific, from eastern Africa to Pacific islands.

Shadowfin soldierfish show why a daytime scene reveals only part of reef life. They leave their shelters mainly at night to feed. Recorded depths range from 1 to 30 metres.

Habitat of Shadowfin soldierfish Habitat
Coral reef, Rocky habitat
Depth range of Shadowfin soldierfish Depth
1-30 m
Biological group of Shadowfin soldierfish Group
Ecological role of Shadowfin soldierfish Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

Dark outlines around large scales mark the pinkish-grey body. Fin margins and the area near the pectoral-fin base are dark. Large eyes and a maximum length of about 35 cm complete the identifying features.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

Cavities and ledges serve as daytime refuges. Its range extends from eastern Africa into the tropical Pacific. The Maldivian observation is not a boundary of its natural distribution.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

Feeding mainly involves zooplankton captured at night. It is predation on small animals in the water column. This daytime scene does not show that feeding activity.

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