Popeye Catalufa
Pristigenys serrula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–100 m
- Max size: 34 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A shy nocturnal fish with huge eyes and a deep red body, the popeye catalufa shelters in rocky habitats around islands by day. It ranges from shallow water down past a hundred metres, usually deeper than the squirrelfishes and cardinalfishes it shares the reef with.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Priacanthidae › Pristigenys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276037.
FAQ
- How deep does the Popeye Catalufa live?
- The Popeye Catalufa (Pristigenys serrula) is typically found at 5–100 m.
- Is the Popeye Catalufa dangerous to divers?
- The Popeye Catalufa is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Popeye Catalufa get?
- The Popeye Catalufa grows to about 34 cm.