Bigeyes [Cheilodipterus]
Description
Cheilodipterus is a genus comprising species commonly referred to as bigeyes due to their large, prominent eyes. These fishes inhabit tropical and subtropical reefs and are known for their elongated bodies and large mouths. They are solitary or form small groups and feed on smaller fish and invertebrates.
Species

Glittering Bigeye [Heteropriacanthus cruentatus]
View Details
Cooke's Bigeye [Priacanthus cookii]
View Details
Moontail Bullseye [Priacanthus hamrur]
View Details
Purple Bigeye [Priacanthus blochii]
View Details
Goggle Eye [Priacanthus arenatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
---|---|
Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
|
Family |
Cardinalfishes
Apogonidae
|
Statistics
- Species 5