Nasca Bigeye
Priacanthus nasca
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–240 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
A bigeye fish of rocky drop offs off the Pacific coast of South America, it has been taken by hook and line over bottoms around 240 metres deep. Its large eyes mark it as a creature of dim water and night time feeding, like others of its family.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Priacanthidae › Priacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273767.
FAQ
- How deep does the Nasca Bigeye live?
- The Nasca Bigeye (Priacanthus nasca) is typically found at 40–240 m.
- Is the Nasca Bigeye dangerous to divers?
- The Nasca Bigeye is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Nasca Bigeye get?
- The Nasca Bigeye grows to about 33 cm.