Crescent-tail Bigeye

Priacanthus hamrur

Crescent-tail Bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) is a nocturnal reef-associated fish with very large eyes and a deeply forked tail. It is widespread in the Indo-West Pacific and is usually taken by chance rather than targeted by anglers.

Air masin

Crescent-tail Bigeye reference image — Diego Delso, cc-by-sa, via Wikimedia Commons. Sumber: Wikimedia Commons.

Titik pengenalan

Very large eyes with a strongly nocturnal, big-headed look
Deeply forked tail with a crescent-shaped pale marking on the tail region
Bright red to pink body with a high-backed, laterally compressed shape

Habitat

Coral and rocky reefs, outer reef slopes, drop-offs, lagoons, and adjacent deep coastal waters; often shelters in caves and crevices by day and moves into open water at night.

Nota umpan

Best taken on small cut bait, squid strips, shrimp, and fish chunks; small metal jigs and soft plastics can also work after dark when fish are feeding off the bottom.

Tingkah laku

A nocturnal predator that feeds on small fishes and crustaceans after dark. By day it hides around reefs and structure, then rises into midwater to forage at dusk and night.

Berhati-hati

Spines and gill covers can be sharp, so handle carefully. Consumption safety depends on local reef-fish advisories; check for area-specific contamination warnings.

Nota memancing

Fish reef edges and drop-offs at night with light-to-medium tackle and a small bait or jig near structure. Keep presentations close to bottom or midwater; expect occasional bycatch rather than a primary target species.