Spinycheek soldierfish

The spinycheek soldierfish (Corniger spinosus) is a species of soldierfish found in the Atlantic Ocean at depths of 45 to 275 metres (148 to 902 ft). This species grows to a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. It is the only known member of genus Corniger.

Spinycheek soldierfish
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Holocentriformes
Family: Holocentridae
Subfamily: Myripristinae
Genus: Corniger
Agassiz, 1831
Species:
C. spinosus
Binomial name
Corniger spinosus
Agassiz, 1831
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