Bigeye
Heteropriacanthus cruentatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–300 m
- Max size: 50.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A red, enormous eyed fish that spends the day tucked under reef ledges and comes out at night to hunt around lagoons and seaward reefs, mostly near islands. After dark it takes octopus, pelagic shrimp, mantis shrimp, crabs, small fish and worms. Eating it has occasionally caused ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Priacanthidae › Heteropriacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127004.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bigeye live?
- The Bigeye (Heteropriacanthus cruentatus) is typically found at 3–300 m.
- Is the Bigeye dangerous to divers?
- The Bigeye is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bigeye get?
- The Bigeye grows to about 50.7 cm.