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The Bigeye grouper (Chelidoperca hirundinacea) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
The swallowtail perchlet is a small seabass relative from the northwest Pacific, around Japan and the East China Sea. The species grows to about 16 cm and has a slender, reddish body with large eyes and a forked tail. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sand and mud bottoms of the deeper continental shelf, between about 80 and 200 metres, and hunts small crustaceans and fish. The fish is harmless to humans and has little commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bigeye grouper?
The Bigeye grouper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Slender reddish body with large eyes; small bottom-dwelling sea bass
Where does the Bigeye grouper live?
The Bigeye grouper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific
How big does the Bigeye grouper get?
The Bigeye grouper grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Bigeye grouper dangerous to humans?
No, the Bigeye grouper is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Bigeye grouper edible?
The Bigeye grouper is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Chelidoperca
More from the family Serranidae
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