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Bigeye

Aspect: Plain red body and fins.
Population: Common.
Notable feature: White doted line raising from gill area, gently arcing backwards to the tail root.
Environment: Under rock and coral bouler overhangs, close to seabed, often deeper waters (20 metres hence)
Behaviour: Easy to approach when found.
  • French designation: Beauclaire de Roche, ou Beauclaire Soleil
  • Latin designation: Priacanthus arenatus
  • Creole designation: Soley Bata
  • Latin family: Priacanthidae
  • Size (cm): 20-30
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