Priacanthus blochii

Priacanthus blochii

''Priacanthus blochii'' is a marine fish belonging to the family Priacanthidae.
Priacanthus blochii Diver's Lodge, Lembeh. Geotagged,Indonesia,Priacanthus blochii,Spring

Appearance

This species has a red body and is commonly 40 cm in length. The lateral line has a line of approximately 15 dark spots. Both the pelvic and median fins are a dusky red colour. At the base of the first 3 pelvic rays, a black spot is present.
Bloch's Bigeye - Priacanthus blochii Blotched phase of Bloch's Bigeye - Priacanthus blochii with silvery blotched pattern, have the ability to intensify or diminish color and markings. Anilao,Batangas,Bigeye,Bloch's Bigeye,Fish,Philippines,Priacanthus blochii

Naming

The common names Bloch's bigeye, blotched bigeye, glass-eye, paeony bulleye, paeony bulls-eye or bigeye, big-eye, shortfin bigeye, silver big-eye, and goggle eye are used for this species.
Bloch's Bigeye - Priacanthus blochii The Bloch's Bigeye - Priacanthus blochii is variabvle red to silvery with red blotches; fins generally plain without spots or mottling; slightly rounded tail. Bali,Bigeye,Bloch's Bigeye,Fish,Geotagged,Indonesia,Padang Bai,Priacanthus blochii,Soldierfish,Spring

Distribution

''Priacanthus blochii'' occurs in the waters of southern Africa to French Polynesia. It is found as far south as Australia and north to the southern waters of Japan. It has also been recorded around Easter Island and as well as in the Red Sea.

Habitat

It is found at depths of 8 to 250 metres in caves or under ledges and inhabits lagoons and seaward reefs.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderPerciformes
FamilyPriacanthidae
GenusPriacanthus
SpeciesP. blochii
Photographed in
Indonesia
Philippines