| Priacanthidae (Bigeyes or catalufas) |
| 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 8 - 250 m |
| Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and southern Africa to French Polynesia, north to southern Japan, south to Australia. Reported from Easter Island (Ref. 33390). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-16. Red in color with 15 small dark spots along lateral line; median and pelvic fins dusky red; black spot at base of first 3 pelvic rays (Ref. 2334).
Description: Characterized by the following: soft portion of dorsal fin taller than spinous portion, angular posteriorly; distinctly emarginate caudal fin; poorly developed preopercular spine, inconspicuous in adults (Ref. 90102). |
| Uncommon species found in outer reef slopes and deep lagoon pinnacles from 8 to at least 80 m. In small aggregations, sometimes schools in oceanic locations (Ref. 48635). Also found under ledges or hovering next to coral heads during day (Ref 90102). Feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and other small invertebrates (Ref. 5213). Generally marketed fresh, may be salted or dried (Ref. 5284). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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