Purple Bigeye [Priacanthus blochii]
Description
The Purple Bigeye is a marine fish species identified by its large eyes and purple to red coloration. It is found in the Indo-West Pacific region, frequently inhabiting coral reefs and rocky areas. The species is nocturnal, hiding in caves or under ledges during the day and coming out at night to feed on small fishes and crustaceans.
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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