The Slender bigeye (Priacanthus prolixus) is a saltwater fish of the family Priacanthidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The slender bigeye is a bigeye (Priacanthidae) from reef and coastal water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has an elongate, bright-red body with conspicuously large eyes and an upward-set mouth. As a nocturnal fish it shelters by day in the shade of reef and caves and hunts small fish, crustaceans and zooplankton in open water at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slender bigeye?
The Slender bigeye has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Slender bigeye live?
The Slender bigeye lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Slender bigeye get?
The Slender bigeye grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Slender bigeye dangerous to humans?
No, the Slender bigeye is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Priacanthus
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