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bigeye (Priacanthus arenatus)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Priacanthus arenatus

Cuvier, 1829

bigeye

Also known as: Atlantic Big-eye, Atlantic Bigeye, Balarton, Balatan, Big-eye, Catalufa, Common Big-eye

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

10–200 m

Max size

50 cm

Max weight

2.85 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Priacanthidae

Where to find it
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Goggle-Eye (Priacanthus hamrur)

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Glasseye (Heteropriacanthus cruentatus)

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Glasseye

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