popeye catalufa

Pristigenys serrula

Feathery dorsal fin black fin edges

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

The popeye catalufa (Pristigenys serrula), also known as the bigeye soldierfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Priacanthidae, the bigeyes. This fish has an overall dusky orange to red colour with white markings. The dorsal fin appears feathery while rest of fins have black margins.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Priacanthidae
Genus: Pristigenys
Maximum length: 34 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Monterey Bay in California, USA along continental shelf to Peru, including Revillagigedo, Cocos and the Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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