Red bigeye
📖 Overview
Occurs in inshore and offshore reefs from less than 20 m to more than 400 m depths. Apparently forms aggregations in open bottom areas and is very abundant in the South China Sea and Andaman Sea. Marketed fresh, whole. Sound production has been studied in this species. Also found under ledges or hovering next to coral heads during day (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Medium-sized fish of moderately deep body. The eyes large; the mouth oblique, with the lower jaw projecting upwards. The body tapers very slightly to beneath the middle of the soft portion of the dorsal fin, and then abruptly to the peduncle. This species is distinguished from P. fitchi by the presence of numerous rusty brown to yellowish spots in the membranes of the dorsal and anal fins, and its less tapered body. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red bigeye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red bigeye is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Red bigeye is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; oceanodromous ; depth range 12 - 400 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 22°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Red bigeye is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 298 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Red bigeye has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bigeye · Bigeye snapper · Brownspot Bigeye · Bullseye Perch · Large-spined Big-eye · Red bigeye · red bullseye · Spotted Big-eye · Spotted Bigeye · Spotted-fin Glasseye · Spottedfin Bigeye |
| 🌍CES | očař skvrnoploutvý |
| 🇫🇷French | Beauclaire du Pacifique |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kintokidai · キントキダイ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 홍치 |
| 🌍MSA | Barau-barau laut · Lolong bara · Mata besar · Panda merah · Temenggong |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Fura-vasos-do-Pacífico · Olho-de-cão-do-Pacífico |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Колючий бычеглаз · Красный большеглаз · приакант японский |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 嚴公仔 · 大棘大眼鯛 · 短尾大眼鯛 · 紅目鰱 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priacanthus benmebari | Temminck & Schlegel | 1842 | Synonym |
| Priacanthus junonis | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Priacanthus macrocanthus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Priacanthus marcracanthus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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