Myripristis vittata
# Myripristis vittata

Myripristis vittata is a soldierfish from the Indo-Pacific.

## Description

It grows to a size of 25 centimeters in length or about 9.8 inches. This species is usually found in small groups and sometimes forms large schools.

## Distribution and habitat

Myripristis vittata is recorded to live in the areas of Indo-Pacific, mainly from oceanic islands, from the Mascarene Islands and Seychelles to French Polynesia, and the Hawaiian Islands. Myripristis vittata is found in marine environments within reef-associated areas. They occupy the depth range of about 3 – 80 meters, but more specifically this species stays in the depth range of about 15 – 80 meters. This species is native to a tropical environment. They are recorded to swim upside down occasionally. This species is nocturnal and it feeds on plankton.

## Uses

Myripristis vittata occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.

