Description

Also known as Crimson Soldierfish, Pacific Soldierfish

Found singly, hiding during the day in small caves or under rocks, dispersing at night, forming small schools, over rock and soft substrates of the reef to feed.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans and planktonic larvae.
Length - 18cm
Depth - 3-25m
Widespread Eastern Pacific

Soldierfish are nocturnal hunters feeding in the water column on zooplankton. During the day they often congregate close to reefs and in caves, sometimes found upside down in caves.
They can often be heard by divers with their pops, grunts and clicks.
Their colour can change greatly in different lights and if threatened.
Some soldierfish have venomous spines. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/13752