| Plectrypops retrospinis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Beryciformes |
| Family: | Holocentridae |
| Genus: | Plectrypops |
| Species: | P. retrospinis
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| Binomial name | |
| Plectrypops retrospinis (Guichenot, 1853)
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| Synonyms | |
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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]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Plectrypops retrospinis country list". www.fishbase.de. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ "Plectrypops retrospinis". www.fishbase.de. Retrieved 2021-09-05.