Hawaiian Bigeye
Priacanthus meeki
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–230 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Large dark eyes give this Hawaiian bigeye the night vision it needs, since it spends the day tucked under reef ledges and comes out after dark. It can shift its colour between deep red and silver in moments. Found around clear lagoon and seaward reefs, it has even been studied for the sounds it makes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Priacanthidae › Priacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273766.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Bigeye live?
- The Hawaiian Bigeye (Priacanthus meeki) is typically found at 3–230 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 33 cm.