Goggle Eye [Priacanthus arenatus]
Description
The Goggle Eye, also known as the Bigeye, is easily recognized by its large, round eyes and silvery-pink to reddish-brown body. Found in the western Atlantic Ocean, this species resides in deep waters during the day and moves to shallower depths at night to feed on small fishes and invertebrates.
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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