The Bigeye Soldierfish (Ostichthys trachypoma) is a saltwater fish of the family Holocentridae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The bigeye soldierfish is a soldierfish (Holocentridae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has a red, stoutly scaled body with very large eyes, adapted to a nocturnal and deeper life. By day it hides in cracks and caves of deeper rocky and reef areas, at night it hunts small crustaceans and small fishes. Unlike the true squirrelfishes it lacks a venomous gill-cover spine. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bigeye Soldierfish?
The Bigeye Soldierfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Bigeye Soldierfish live?
The Bigeye Soldierfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bigeye Soldierfish get?
The Bigeye Soldierfish grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Bigeye Soldierfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bigeye Soldierfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Bigeye Soldierfish edible?
The Bigeye Soldierfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Ostichthys
More from the family Holocentridae
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