The Bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) is a saltwater fish of the family Priacanthidae that grows up to 45 cm.
Description
The moontail bullseye is a reef fish of the family Priacanthidae from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 45 cm and has a deep, deep-red body with strikingly large eyes and a tail with dark-marked, crescent-shaped lobes, to which the name refers. It lives on outer reef slopes and deep lagoon pinnacles between 8 and 80 metres, sometimes in small groups or schools. By day it stays under ledges or near coral heads; at night it actively hunts small fishes, crustaceans and other zooplankton. The large eyes are adapted to this nocturnal hunting in dim water.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bigeye?
The Bigeye has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Bigeye live?
The Bigeye lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bigeye get?
The Bigeye grows to a maximum of about 45 cm. On average the species is around 40 cm.
Is the Bigeye dangerous to humans?
No, the Bigeye is harmless to humans.
Is the Bigeye edible?
The Bigeye is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Priacanthus
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