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Pristigenys meyeri (Günther, 1872) |
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photo by
Shao, K.T. |
| Family: | Priacanthidae (Bigeyes or catalufas) | |||
| Max. size: | 22.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 100 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: thus far recorded from Japan, South China Sea, Sulawesi, New Guinea and Samoa. | |||
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| Biology: | All specimens have been collected in rocky areas at 100-200 m depth. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||