Whiteband Bigeye

Pristigenys Niphonia
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Quick Facts

Scientific namePristigenys Niphonia
Other namesJapanese Bigeye, White Barred Bigeye, White Striped Bigeye
SizeUp to 20 cm (7.8 in)
WeightLess than a kilo (2.2 lb)
FamilyBigeye / Priacanthidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionDeep offshore reefs
Whiteband Bigeye Distribution