Bigeyes [Cheilodipterus]
Description
Cheilodipterus is a genus comprising species commonly referred to as bigeyes due to their large, prominent eyes. These fishes inhabit tropical and subtropical reefs and are known for their elongated bodies and large mouths. They are solitary or form small groups and feed on smaller fish and invertebrates.
Species
Glittering Bigeye [Heteropriacanthus cruentatus]
View DetailsCooke's Bigeye [Priacanthus cookii]
View DetailsMoontail Bullseye [Priacanthus hamrur]
View DetailsPurple Bigeye [Priacanthus blochii]
View DetailsGoggle Eye [Priacanthus arenatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Cardinalfishes
Apogonidae
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Statistics
- Species 5