Fishing for Deepsea bigeye

Priacanthus fitchi

The Deepsea bigeye is a vibrant, deep-bodied fish known for its large, luminous eyes. It inhabits the mesopelagic zone of tropical and subtropical oceans. Measuring up to 12 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it preys on small fish and crustaceans. Nocturnal by nature, it exhibits solitary behavior, using its keen vision to hunt in dimly lit waters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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