Pristilepis oligolepis (Whitley, 1941)
Spinyface soldier
Pristilepis oligolepis
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Myripristinae
 Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 14 - 220 m
 Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Reunion and Western Australia. Pacific Ocean: Japan, Lord Howe, Hawaiian, Kermadec (Ref. 8879) and Easter islands.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Reddish orange in color, each scale with white spot forming longitudinal white lines (Ref. 4201).
 Biology:  Benthopelagic in or near crevices and caves at 9-348 m (Ref. 58302). Nocturnal (Ref. 7300).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 27.01.95
 Modified by: OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen - 15.01.08

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