Australian squirrel-fish

Myripristis violacea

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

35.0 cm

Depth Range

0-30m

Family

Holocentridae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	35.0 cm
Depth Range	0-30m

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

0-30m

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Taxonomy

Order	Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies)
Family	Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes & Soldierfishes)
Species	Myripristis violacea

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Australian squirrel-fish get?

Australian squirrel-fish can grow up to 35.0 cm long.

Where is Australian squirrel-fish found?

Coral reefs

What family does Australian squirrel-fish belong to?

Australian squirrel-fish (Myripristis violacea) belongs to the family Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes & Soldierfishes) in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).