Priacanthus nasca Starnes, 1988 Nasca bigeye |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Priacanthidae (Bigeyes or catalufas) | |||
Max. size: | 33 cm NG (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 40 - 240 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: endemic to Easter Island. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | All specimens collected along rocky drop-offs or taken by hook and line at undetermined depths over bottoms of about 240 m. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |