Moontail Bullseye
Priacanthus hamrur
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–250 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Its huge dark eyes mark it as a night hunter, and by day it hangs under ledges or beside coral heads on outer slopes and deep lagoon pinnacles. After dark it feeds on small fish, crustaceans and other invertebrates, sometimes gathering in small schools in open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Priacanthidae › Priacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218360.
FAQ
- How deep does the Moontail Bullseye live?
- The Moontail Bullseye (Priacanthus hamrur) is typically found at 0–250 m.
- Is the Moontail Bullseye dangerous to divers?
- The Moontail Bullseye is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Moontail Bullseye get?
- The Moontail Bullseye grows to about 45 cm.