Tropical Reefs

Bigscale Soldierfish

Myripristis berndti

Location: Coral Sea, Australia

Scientific Name: Myripristis berndti

Also known as: Blotcheye Soldierfish

Category: Soldierfishes

Size: 6 to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm)

Depth: 10-100 ft. (3-30 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, Pacific Coast of Costa Rica to Ecuador, French Polynesia, Australia