Myripristis is a genus of soldierfishes.
The pelagic stingray is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, and the sole member of its genus. It is characterized by the wedge-like shape of its pectoral fin disc, which is much wider than long, as well as by the pointed teeth in both sexes, whip-like tail with extremely long tail spine, and uniform violet to blue-green coloration. It generally reaches 59 cm (23 in) in width. The pelagic stingray has a worldwide distribution in waters warmer than 19 °C (66 °F), and migrates seasonally to spend the summer closer to the continental shelf and at higher latitudes. The only stingray that almost exclusively inhabits the open ocean, this species is typically found in surface waters down to a depth of 100 m (330 ft). As a consequence of its midwater habits, its swimming style has evolved to feature more of a flapping motion of the pectoral fins, as opposed to the disc margin undulations used by other, bottom-dwelling stingrays.
The flying gurnard, also known as the helmet gurnard, is a bottom-dwelling fish of tropical to warm temperate waters on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. On the American side, it is found as far north as Massachusetts and as far south as Argentina, including the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. On the European and African side, it ranges from the English Channel to Angola, including the Mediterranean. This is the only species in the monotypic genus Dactylopterus. Similar and related species from the genus Dactyloptena are found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Myripristis vittata is a soldierfish from the Indo-Pacific.
Myripristis jacobus, the blackbar soldierfish, is a soldierfish from the Western Atlantic. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 25 cm in length.
The blotcheye soldierfish is a species of soldierfish belonging to the family Holocentridae.
The spinycheek soldierfish is a species of soldierfish found in the Atlantic Ocean at depths of 45 to 275 metres. This species grows to a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. It is the only known member of genus Corniger.
Pristilepis oligolepis, the spinyface soldier, is a species of soldierfish found in association with reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It can be found at depths of from 14 to 220 metres. This species grows to a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus.
Myripristis adusta, common name shadowfin soldierfish, is a species of soldierfish belonging to the family Holocentridae.
The straighthead soldierfish is a soldierfish species belonging to the family Holocentridae.
The Japanese soldierfish, known also as brocade perch, is a soldierfish species belonging to the family Holocentridae.
The bigeye soldierfish is a soldierfish species belonging to the family Holocentridae.
Myripristis botche, the blacktip soldierfish, splendid soldierfish, or splendid squirrelfish, is a species of soldierfish belonging to the family Holocentridae.
Myripristis murdjan is a species of soldierfish found in the Indo-Pacific.
Myripristis kochiensis is a species of fish in the soldierfish family found in the Northwest Pacific
Myripristis kuntee is a species of fish in the soldierfish family It is found over a wide area the Indo-Pacific and is common in some places.
Myripristis amaena is a species of fish in the soldierfish family found in the Pacific Ocean. Their range spans from Indonesia and the Philippines, Hawaii and Ducie Island, north to Ryukyu and Minami-Tori-shima, and south to Micronesia. They are reef fish, often inhabiting caves and rock ledges.
Myripristis leiognathus is a species of fish in the soldierfish family found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Their range spans from the Gulf of California to the coast of Ecuador, and outwards to the Galapagos, the Revillagigedo Islands, and Cocos Island. They are reef fish, often found hiding out at caves and rock ledges during the day and feeding on crustaceans at night. They are occasionally fished for, and sold by fishmongers.
Myripristis clarionensis, or the yellow soldierfish, is a species of fish in the soldierfish family found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, primarily concentrated around the Revillagigedo Islands and Clipperton Island. They are reef fish.
