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Bigeye

Epigonus pandionis

Classification

The Priacanthidae, the bigeyes, are a family of 18 species of marine ray-finned fishes. "Catalufa" is an alternate common name for some members of the Priacanthidae. The etymology of the scientific name (prioo-, to bite + akantha, thorn) refers to the family's very rough, spined scales.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Canada · 33United States of America · 8