Bloch'S Bigeye

Variable from plain reddish-brown to a silvery, with red blotches or bands. Can change quickly with mood (Ref. 48635).Description: Characterized by the following: soft portion of dorsal fin about equal to spinous portion or slightly taller, rounded posteriorly; rounded to truncate caudal fin; poorly developed preopercular spine and inconspicuous in adult (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 13 - 16

Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs, under ledges or in caves by day (Ref. 9710); often silty habitat (Ref. 48635). Solitary or in small groups (Ref 90102).

Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs, under ledges or in caves by day (Ref. 9710); often silty habitat (Ref. 48635). Solitary or in small groups (Ref 90102). Rarely trawled (Ref. 30573).

aquarium: commercial