Arrowfin Bigeye
Priacanthus sagittarius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 350 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Large eyes set this reef dweller up for a night active life, and by day it shelters alone in caves or under coral plates down to around 350 metres. Like other bigeyes it has a deep red body and hunts small fish and plankton once the light fades.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Priacanthidae › Priacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218365.
FAQ
- How deep does the Arrowfin Bigeye live?
- The Arrowfin Bigeye (Priacanthus sagittarius) is typically found at to 350 m.
- Is the Arrowfin Bigeye dangerous to divers?
- The Arrowfin Bigeye is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Arrowfin Bigeye get?
- The Arrowfin Bigeye grows to about 35 cm.