Myripristis formosa

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Myripristis formosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Holocentriformes
Family: Holocentridae
Genus: Myripristis
Species:
M. formosa
Binomial name
Myripristis formosa

Myripristis formosa is a species of soldierfish belonging to the genus Myripristis. It is endemic to Taiwan in the North-west Pacific Ocean.[2] It is named after the Republic of Formosa, a short-lived republic that existed on Taiwan. It is demersal with a depth range of 15m to 30m.[3]

References

  1. ^ Williams, J.; McEachran, J. & Moore, J. A. (2016). "Myripristis formosa". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Myripristis formosa country list". www.fishbase.de. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  3. ^ "Myripristis formosa". www.fishbase.de. Retrieved 2021-09-05.