Myripristis clarionensis Gilbert, 1897
Yellow soldierfish
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Myripristinae
Max. size:  18.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Revillagigedo Islands and Clipperton Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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