Image Gallery: Bigeyes

The bigeyes (family Priacanthidae) are found in tropical and subtropical marine waters.  As the common name suggests, these fishes are characterised by their large eyes.  As adults, most have red coloured bodies.  There are four genera and about 17 species worldwide.  All four genera (9 species) occur in Australian waters.

A Blotched Bigeye at Solitary Island A Blotched Bigeye at Solitary Island
Blotched Bigeye at South Solitary Island Blotched Bigeye at South Solitary Island
Longfin Bigeye, Cookeolus japonicus Longfin Bigeye, Cookeolus japonicus
Longfin Bigeye pelvic fin Longfin Bigeye pelvic fin
Head of a Longfin Bigeye Head of a Longfin Bigeye
Lunartail Bigeye at Osprey Reef Lunartail Bigeye at Osprey Reef
Lunartail Bigeye at Agincourt Reef Lunartail Bigeye at Agincourt Reef
Lunartail Bigeye at Agincourt Reef, Queensland Lunartail Bigeye at Agincourt Reef, Queensland
Lunartail Bigeye, Osprey Reef Lunartail Bigeye, Osprey Reef
Spotted Bigeye, Priacanthus macracanthus Spotted Bigeye, Priacanthus macracanthus