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Atlantic bigeye

Priacanthus arenatus

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A bigeye from tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic.

Scientific name
Priacanthus arenatus
Family
Priacanthidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Saltwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Priacanthidae
Order
Eupercaria/misc
Synonyms
Priacanthus catalufa, Priacanthus fulgens, Priacanthus insularum

Origin

Native region
África, América do Norte, América do Sul, Europa

Size and lifespan

Adult size
50 cm

Behavior

Diet
Carnivore

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Egg scatterer

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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