Blue-Spotted Large-Eye Bream
Gymnocranius microdon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–50 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The blue spotted large eye bream cruises sandy and rubble bottoms near rock and coral reefs, often alone on clear lagoon sand slopes but sometimes in small groups. Its big eyes suit a fish that hunts small bottom invertebrates in dim light.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Gymnocranius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278872.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue-Spotted Large-Eye Bream live?
- The Blue-Spotted Large-Eye Bream (Gymnocranius microdon) is typically found at 15–50 m.
- Is the Blue-Spotted Large-Eye Bream dangerous to divers?
- The Blue-Spotted Large-Eye Bream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue-Spotted Large-Eye Bream get?
- The Blue-Spotted Large-Eye Bream grows to about 45 cm.