Hawaiian Bigeye
Priacanthus alalaua
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 9–275 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A red, big eyed fish of rocky bottoms, the hawaiian bigeye usually lives below a hundred metres but rises to shallower water to hunt at night. It is more common around islands than along continental coasts and reaches about 26 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Priacanthidae › Priacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273763.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Bigeye live?
- The Hawaiian Bigeye (Priacanthus alalaua) is typically found at 9–275 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Bigeye dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Bigeye is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawaiian Bigeye get?
- The Hawaiian Bigeye grows to about 26 cm.