Longfinned Bullseye

Cookeolus japonicus

Longfinned Bullseye

Big eyes and a reddish body mark this nocturnal hunter of rocky holes and ledges, often where sponges and soft corals grow thick. It rests on hard bottoms down to about four hundred metres and feeds on drifting crustaceans, while the young live out in open water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Priacanthidae › Cookeolus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127003.

FAQ

How deep does the Longfinned Bullseye live?
The Longfinned Bullseye (Cookeolus japonicus) is typically found at 40–400 m.
Is the Longfinned Bullseye dangerous to divers?
The Longfinned Bullseye is harmless to divers.
How big does the Longfinned Bullseye get?
The Longfinned Bullseye grows to about 69 cm.