Glittering Bigeye [Heteropriacanthus cruentatus]
Description
The Glittering Bigeye, also known as the Crescent Bigeye, is distinguished by its large, round eyes and a reddish to silver body. It's typically found in coral reefs and rocky environments in the Indo-Pacific region. This species is nocturnal, hiding in caves and under ledges during the day, and feeds primarily on small fishes and crustaceans at night.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Cardinalfishes
Apogonidae
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| Genus |
Bigeyes
Cheilodipterus
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