Glasseye
📖 Overview
Common in lagoon and seaward reefs, primarily around islands. Under or near ledges by day . Benthopelagic . Juvenile pelagic . Nocturnal , feeding mainly on octopi, pelagic shrimp, stomatopods, crabs, small fish, and polychaetes. Solitary . During the day usually occurs singly or in small groups but at dusk it may gather in large numbers . Known to produce sound. Marketed fresh . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Silvery pink, mottled red or solid red in color; median fins with faint dark dots. Pelvic fins dusky or pale and without distinct spots . Section of preopercle behind canal striated and without scales . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glasseye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 300 m , usually 3 - 35 m . Subtropical; 33°N - 32°S, 180°W - 180°E Southwest Indian Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthias boops | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
| Cookeolus boops | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
| Heteropriacanthus carolinus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Labrus cruentatus | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
| Priacanthus argenteus | Cuvier | 1829 | Heterotypic |
| Priacanthus bleekeri | Castelnau | 1873 | Synonym |
| Priacanthus bonariensis | Cuvier | 1829 | Heterotypic |
| Priacanthus boops | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
| Priacanthus carolinus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Priacanthus cepedianus | Desmarest | 1823 | Synonym |
| Priacanthus cruentata | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
| Serranus rufus | Bowdich | 1825 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 97 records indexed .
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