| Family: |
Priacanthidae (Bigeyes or catalufas) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 320 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: southern Japan, the Ryukyu Islands, and the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: Characterized by the following: red to silvery color; pectoral fins bright yellow; black spot at base of pelvic fins; soft portion of dorsal fin slightly taller than spinous portion, rounded posteriorly; truncate to very slightly emarginate caudal fin; poorly developed preopercular spine, inconspicuous in adult (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
In rocky bottom areas. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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