Smallscale Bullseye

Pempheris compressa

Smallscale Bullseye

Big eyes mark this bullseye as a night feeder, and by day it hangs in large schools over offshore reefs. The young settle on coastal reefs and near the mouths of estuaries where rocky ground gives cover. It grows to around twenty centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pempheridae › Pempheris

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277058.

FAQ

How deep does the Smallscale Bullseye live?
The Smallscale Bullseye (Pempheris compressa) is typically found at 20–30 m.
Is the Smallscale Bullseye dangerous to divers?
The Smallscale Bullseye is harmless to divers.
How big does the Smallscale Bullseye get?
The Smallscale Bullseye grows to about 20 cm.