About Myripristis leiognathus Valenciennes, 1846
Taxonomic Classification
Myripristis leiognathus Valenciennes, 1846 is a species of fish that belongs to the family Holocentridae.
Geographic Distribution
It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, where its distribution extends from the Gulf of California to the coast of Ecuador, and also includes the Galapagos Islands, the Revillagigedo Islands, and Cocos Island.
Habitat
This is a reef-dwelling fish.
Behavior
During the day, it most often hides in caves and along rock ledges, and it feeds on crustaceans at night.
Human Interaction
The species is occasionally caught by fisheries and sold by fishmongers.
