Myripristis kuntee Valenciennes 1831

Body red dorsally, silvery pink below LL; reddish brown bar from upper end of gill opening to base of pectoral fins; fins red except for spinous dorsal which is translucent red basally and broadly yellow distally (Ref. 4201). Has smaller scales than most other similar species and the higher number along the body is quite obvious (Ref. 48635).Description: Characterized by third and fourth anal spines about equal length; axil of pectoral fins without scales; body depth 2.2-2.6 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Analspines: 4; Analsoft rays: 14 - 16

Inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 58534); in subtidal reef flats, also in lagoon and seaward reefs below the surge zone to depths of at least 26 m. Often occurs in large aggregations during the day in areas of rich foliaceous or cavernous coral growth (Ref. 30573). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).. A nocturnal planktivore that takes mostly crab megalops and other crustaceans (Ref. 13550). Caught at night (Ref. 30573).

Lives in subtidal reef flats, also in lagoon and seaward reefs below the surge zone to depths of at least 26 m. Often occurs in large aggregations during the day in areas of rich foliaceous or cavernous coral growth (Ref. 30573). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on plankton such as crab larvae. Caught at night (Ref. 30573).

fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family