Plectrypops retrospinis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Holocentriformes
Family: Holocentridae
Genus: Plectrypops
Species:
P. retrospinis
Binomial name
Plectrypops retrospinis
(Guichenot, 1853)
Synonyms

Holocentrum retrospinis Guichenot, 1853

Plectrypops retrospinis, the cardinal soldierfish, is a species of soldierfish from the genus Plectrypops. It can be found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, in Bermuda, southern Florida, and from the Bahamas to Brazil.[2] It can be found in holes and caves in coral reefs. During the day, it remains in deep recesses.[3]

References

  1. โ†‘ Moore, J.; Polanco Fernandez, A.; Russell, B. & McEachran, J.D. (2015). "Plectrypops retrospinis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T16443285A16509827. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T16443285A16509827.en. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  2. โ†‘ "Plectrypops retrospinis country list". www.fishbase.de. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  3. โ†‘ "Plectrypops retrospinis". www.fishbase.de. Retrieved 2021-09-05.


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