Fossil record
Fossil members of the group include Africentrum from Malta and Holocentrites from Florida.
Soldierfish
Myripristinae
Soldierfish are a subfamily of ray-finned fishes in the family Holocentridae.
soldierfish
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Species Guide
What to know about soldierfish
A clean field guide focused on habitat, identification, behavior, and conservation context without burying the useful parts.
Soldierfish (subfamily Myripristinae) are ray-finned fishes in the family Holocentridae. Known fossil members of the group include Africentrum from Malta and Holocentrites from Florida.
The strongest linked planning options currently surface around destinations such as Mahé, Ari Atoll, Guam and countries such as Cabo Verde, Maldives, Japan for divers building trips around soldierfish.
Responsible Encounters
How to dive with soldierfish
Conservation-minded guidance for divers who want the encounter without adding pressure.
Give soldierfish space, avoid blocking the animal's path, and follow local site and operator rules for wildlife interactions with saltwater fishes.
Field Notes
Interesting things worth knowing
Useful species context that makes the encounter more meaningful once you are underwater.
