Bulls eye fish

Bulls eye fish

Species: Priacanthus hamrur

 

Small to moderate sized fishes with relatively deep, compressed bodies Eyes very large, near dorsal profile of head; mouth large strongly oblique, lower jaw projecting. Continuos dorsal fin of 10 spines & 15 soft ray Colour generally bright red, but some species can vary from pinkish silver through mottled red to solid red Live with coral or rock at depth of 25meters.

 

 

Big eyes are a family of small tropical fish Poserios portion of preopecle above and below spiny Pelvic fins shorter than head Body crimson red; fins dusky to blackish, being darker near margins

 

Bullseye are among those fishes used for the preparation of fish balls, noodles, sauces and seasonal minces in the south east Asian countries. With a higher protein content of 20.8% (on wet weight basis), the fish powder produced from the edible meat of P. hamrur
is reported to have a balanced amino acid content. Other products prepared are fishmeal from filleting wastes.