Myripristis tiki Greenfield, 1974
Tiki soldierfish
Myripristis tiki
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Myripristinae
Max. size:  26.5 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Cook Islands (Ref. 34027), Tonga (Ref. 53797), Rapa, Pitcairn, and Easter Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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