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
Last Updated Mar 9, 2026 · 3 sources
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, St. Vincent, Ari Atoll and countries such as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Cabo Verde for divers building trips around soldierfish.
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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.
Field notes
Top Destinations
Top destinations to see soldierfish
Destinations surfaced from the linked dive spots associated with this species.
Top Countries
Top countries for soldierfish
The strongest country-level starting points currently linked to this species.
Top Dive Spots
Top dive spots for soldierfish
Directly linked dive spots where this species already shows up in the planning data.
Anita’s Reef
Closed Similan reef with a shallow sandy slope.
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Aquarium
Beginner-friendly bommie reef off Beau Vallon
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Bulaloghi Faru
Current-led wall and cave reef circling Bulhalohi in South Ari.
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Coral Garden, Menjangan
Coral Garden, Menjangan: easy reef diving in West Bali
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Coral Nursery
Coral Nursery is a boat-access restoration dive.
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Corsair Reef
Shallow coral reef with easy boat access
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Clear planning and conservation answers written for search visibility and AI retrieval.
Research Sources
Soldierfish information sources
Primary and credible references behind the field-guide and conservation claims on this page.
Sources 3Last Updated
Soldierfish · Encyclopedia · Wikipedia
Primary wildlife guide source.
Soldierfish · Encyclopedia · Britannica
Supporting wildlife source.
Myripristinae · Taxonomy · WoRMS
Taxonomy reference.
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