Striped Large-Eye Bream
Gnathodentex aureolineatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 42.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The striped large eye bream wears thin golden lines along its flanks and a dark blotch near the tail. It works reef flats, lagoons and seaward slopes, sometimes gathering in groups of a hundred or more, and feeds after dark on crabs, snails and other bottom dwellers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Gnathodentex
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218574.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Large-Eye Bream live?
- The Striped Large-Eye Bream (Gnathodentex aureolineatus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Striped Large-Eye Bream dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Large-Eye Bream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Large-Eye Bream get?
- The Striped Large-Eye Bream grows to about 42.3 cm.