Cardinal soldierfish

Plectrypops lima

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

16.0 cm

Depth Range

5-40m

Family

Holocentridae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	16.0 cm
Depth Range	5-40m

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

5-40m

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Taxonomy

Order	Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies)
Family	Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes & Soldierfishes)
Species	Plectrypops lima

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Cardinal soldierfish get?

Cardinal soldierfish can grow up to 16.0 cm long.

Where is Cardinal soldierfish found?

Coral reefs

What family does Cardinal soldierfish belong to?

Cardinal soldierfish (Plectrypops lima) belongs to the family Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes & Soldierfishes) in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).