Fishing for Smalleye squaretail

Tetragonurus cuvieri

The smalleye squaretail is a deep-sea fish known for its elongated, square-shaped tail and small eyes. It typically inhabits tropical and subtropical oceans. Averaging 12-16 inches in length and weighing around 2-3 pounds, it feeds on small fish and plankton. This species is known for its solitary behavior and preference for mid-water depths. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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Smalleye squaretail

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