Cresent Tail Bigeye

Author: 
Eveline Crone de Brabander
Photographer: 
Andre Crone
Distribution: 

Bigeyes live in the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, Asia till Australia.

Food: 
Bigeyes are nocturnal and real carnivores. Food consist of other fish, shrimps etcetera.
Cresent Tail Bigeye

The Bigeye is a fish that looks quite funny. Compared to its body they have enormous eyes. The animals prefer living in dark environments around the reef. They are nocturnal animals. They are seen at the outer reefs and around deep coral pinnacles. At first these animals look quite boring under water. Because of their preference in living at deep and dark places they seem to have a dull brown color. Using your strobes or dive torch you will reveal the beautiful warm red color. The body of the bigeye is relatively flat and they have one dorsal fin. Mostly they are seen in big groups.