The Hawaiian bigeye (Priacanthus meeki) is a saltwater fish of the family Priacanthidae that grows up to 33 cm.
Description
The Hawaiian bigeye is a bigeye (Priacanthidae) from the Indo-Pacific, common around Hawaii. The species grows to about 33 cm and has a deep, red body with very large eyes, adapted to nocturnal life. By day it shelters around coral and rocky reefs; at night it hunts small fish, crustaceans and zooplankton in open water. It can quickly change from bright red to pale or blotched. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Hawaiian bigeye?
The Hawaiian bigeye has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Hawaiian bigeye live?
The Hawaiian bigeye lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Hawaiian bigeye get?
The Hawaiian bigeye grows to a maximum of about 33 cm.
Is the Hawaiian bigeye dangerous to humans?
No, the Hawaiian bigeye is harmless to humans.
Is the Hawaiian bigeye edible?
The Hawaiian bigeye is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Priacanthus
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