Bigeye Squaretail
Tetragonurus atlanticus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–800 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An oceanic fish that spends most of its time in the upper hundred metres or so, with adults probably going deeper, and only occasionally strays close to shore. The young ride inside drifting salps and pyrosomes, while older fish eat soft bodied jellyfish, comb jellies and especially salps. Its flesh can be toxic and is not safe to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Tetragonuridae › Tetragonurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127079.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bigeye Squaretail live?
- The Bigeye Squaretail (Tetragonurus atlanticus) is typically found at 0–800 m.
- Is the Bigeye Squaretail dangerous to divers?
- The Bigeye Squaretail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bigeye Squaretail get?
- The Bigeye Squaretail grows to about 50 cm.